Medical Director / AP/CP Pathologist
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director / AP/CP Pathologist to provide medical leadership and diagnostic pathology services for a hospital-based pathology practice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This full-time, onsite position combines Medical Director responsibilities with general Anatomic and Clinical Pathology duties.
The practice processes approximately 14,000 cases annually and offers a manageable workload with no autopsy responsibilities and very light call, shared on a rotating basis. The Pathologist will join a collaborative team that includes general surgical pathology and hematopathology expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Pathologist seeking a leadership role while remaining actively involved in diagnostic practice.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Medical Director, providing clinical and medical oversight of pathology and laboratory operations.
- Diagnose and interpret a broad range of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology specimens.
- Review and sign out general surgical pathology cases accurately and efficiently.
- Provide medical consultation and pathology expertise to physicians and other clinical professionals.
- Oversee laboratory quality, patient safety, and appropriate clinical practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable CLIA, CAP, regulatory, accreditation, and laboratory standards.
- Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and proficiency testing activities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory staff and collaborate with administrative and clinical leadership.
- Review and support laboratory policies, procedures, testing methodologies, and performance standards.
- Participate in light rotating call coverage with other Pathologists.
- Collaborate with General Surgical Pathologists and Hematopathologists on complex or specialized cases.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically relevant pathology reporting.
- Support efficient turnaround times and continuous improvement of laboratory services.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 10% Annual performance bonus
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered
- The facility processes approximately 14,000 cases annually, with no autopsies and very light call responsibilities shared on a rotating basis.
- The current team includes:
- 1.5 full-time Pathologists
- Two part-time Pathologists: one Hematopathologist and one General Surgical Pathologist
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) preferred; Board Eligible candidates may be considered depending on experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Michigan medical license.
- General surgical pathology experience required.
- Previous Medical Director, laboratory leadership, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality management, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Excellent diagnostic, organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Pathologists, laboratory professionals, physicians, and hospital leadership.
- Commitment to quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and timely diagnostic services.
- Must be comfortable participating in a light rotating call schedule.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.