With a newly awarded hospital partnership at a large medical Center, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and developing the pathology service, building strong clinical relationships, and delivering high-quality diagnostic care in a collaborative community hospital environment. Its physician-owned team of more than 30 pathologists provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services to major healthcare systems, cancer centers, and physician practices throughout the region.

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AP/CP Surgical Pathologist – Medical Director

New Bern, North Carolina

Lead Pathology Services. Build a Program. Shape Your Future.

Santé Consulting is conducting a search for an experienced AP/CP Surgical Pathologist to serve as Medical Director at with a client in New Bern, North Carolina.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape pathology services at a 350-bed community hospital while benefiting from the resources, subspecialty expertise, and professional support of one of the Carolinas’ largest independent pathology groups.

The client has served North and South Carolina for more than 50 years. Its physician-owned team of more than 30 pathologists provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services to major healthcare systems, cancer centers, and physician practices throughout the region.

With a newly awarded hospital partnership at a large medical Center, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and developing the pathology service, building strong clinical relationships, and delivering high-quality diagnostic care in a collaborative community hospital environment.

The Opportunity

The pathology service processes approximately 12,000–15,000 cases annually, with an emphasis on general surgical pathology. This role is ideal for a well-rounded pathologist who enjoys clinical variety, independent decision-making, and hands-on leadership.

Key responsibilities and highlights include:

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• Medical Leadership: Serve as the on-site Medical Director, providing clinical leadership and supporting the development of pathology services at a 350-bed hospital.
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• Broad Surgical Pathology Practice: Interpret a diverse range of cases, including genitourinary, gynecologic, breast, and routine general surgical pathology.
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• Program Development: Help establish and shape pathology operations under a new hospital contract.
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• Clinical Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with hospital leadership, surgeons, clinicians, and administrative partners.
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• Subspecialty Support: Leverage the client’s regional network of subspecialists for consultation and collaborative case review.
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• Digital Pathology Integration: Participate in a digitally enabled practice model that facilitates remote collaboration while maintaining a strong on-site presence.
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• Manageable Call Responsibilities: Enjoy a relatively light after-hours and on-call schedule.
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Gastrointestinal biopsies are currently referred externally, although the scope of services may evolve over time.

Candidate Profile

The client is seeking an experienced, collaborative general pathologist who thrives in a community-based setting and is comfortable balancing diagnostic responsibilities with visible clinical leadership.

Preferred qualifications include:

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• MD or DO degree.
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• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
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• A strong general surgical pathology background, with the ability to independently sign out a broad range of cases.
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• At least five years of experience preferred.
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• Experience with frozen sections and cytology.
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• Rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) experience preferred.
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• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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• A commitment to building strong relationships with clinical and administrative colleagues.
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Candidates who enjoy taking ownership, improving services, and serving as an engaged clinical leader will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

What Sets the client Apart?

Partnership Opportunities

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• A defined partner-track pathway with no buy-in required.
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• Partnership eligibility typically within two to three years for experienced pathologists and approximately five years for current fellows.
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A Voice in Leadership

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• Annual board member elections.
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• A seat reserved for a more junior pathologist, encouraging broader physician participation in practice governance.
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Financial Transparency

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• Monthly business review meetings open to all employees, including non-partners.
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• An inclusive culture that values transparency and shared success.
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Sustainable Work-Life Balance

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• A relatively light after-hours and on-call schedule.
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• A community-based practice supported by a larger regional pathology network.
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Innovation and Digital Pathology

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• Digital pathology implementation anticipated in 2026, with remote sign-out capabilities planned to facilitate subspecialty collaboration and consultation.
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Relocation Support

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• Comprehensive relocation assistance to help make your move to coastal North Carolina as seamless as possible.
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Compensation and Benefits

The client offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward professional growth and provide long-term financial opportunity.

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• Annual Salary Increases: Increases ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 annually.
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• Retirement Benefits: Competitive employee benefits and retirement savings opportunities, with potential annual contributions of approximately $47,000, subject to plan provisions and applicable IRS limits.
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• Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable.
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• Partner Compensation: Reportedly among the top 5% nationally for private pathology practices, with additional details available before an onsite interview.
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• Long-Term Career Growth: A partnership pathway within an established, physician-owned practice.
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Why New Bern, North Carolina?

New Bern offers the charm of a historic coastal community with a relaxed pace of life and access to the natural beauty of eastern North Carolina. Located near the Neuse and Trent rivers, the area offers waterfront living, boating, fishing, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Residents enjoy a welcoming community, historic downtown, local dining, and convenient access to the North Carolina coast. For physicians seeking meaningful professional responsibility without the demands of a large metropolitan environment, New Bern offers an appealing combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Take the Next Step

If you are an experienced AP/CP Surgical Pathologist ready to take on a Medical Director role, help build a growing hospital service, and enjoy the support of a respected regional pathology group, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Contact Sante Consulting for a confidential discussion about this leadership opportunity at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

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Interested candidates may send their CV to:

Jeremiah Jobe

Santé Consulting, LLC

About Santé Consulting

Santé Consulting is a national laboratory medicine recruiting company. We focus exclusively on the recruitment and retention of pathologists, PhD’s, and laboratory medicine executives at the director level and above.