Medical Director - AP/CP General Surgical Pathologist
Panama City, FL
Full-Time | Days (Rotating Weekends)
Job Summary
A well-established acute care hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its pathology department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality anatomic and clinical pathology services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining operational excellence, and collaborating with hospital leadership and clinical teams.
The ideal candidate is a board-certified pathologist with strong experience in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality patient care. The Medical Director will provide diagnostic expertise, support laboratory operations, mentor pathology staff, and help drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Medical Director for the hospital pathology department.
- Provide diagnostic interpretation across the full spectrum of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
- Review and sign out surgical pathology, cytology, and clinical pathology cases.
- Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen section consultations.
- Provide clinical pathology consultation to physicians and healthcare providers.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with hospital administration, laboratory leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Oversee laboratory medical staff, provide mentorship, and support professional development.
- Participate in utilization management, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- Assist with laboratory inspections, accreditation activities, and policy development.
- Maintain accurate and timely pathology reporting while ensuring excellent turnaround times.
- Promote evidence-based practices and continuous operational improvements.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP).
- Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
- Minimum of 2 years of hospital-based Medical Director experience preferred.
- Recent experience practicing general surgical pathology.
- Current experience performing frozen section interpretation.
- Comfortable practicing the full scope of AP/CP.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered pathology services.
Preferred Experience
- Previous leadership or medical director experience within a hospital pathology department.
- Experience with laboratory quality management programs.
- Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
- Experience working collaboratively with hospital executives and clinical leadership.
- Strong background in operational management and laboratory performance improvement.
Required Skills
- General Surgical Pathology
- Clinical Pathology
- Frozen Section Interpretation
- Laboratory Medical Directorship
- Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission)
- Leadership & Team Management
- Clinical Consultation
- Diagnostic Accuracy
- Process Improvement
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
- Physician Collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual performance/profit-sharing bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and leadership opportunities