Pathology Medical Director

Quick Facts

• Role: Vice Chair, Clinical Operations (Pathology & Laboratory Medicine) and Medical Director of Laboratories

• Specialty: Pathology (Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology)

• Work model: 1.0 FTE leadership with an active clinical practice

Description

Serve as Medical Director of Laboratories and provide medical and strategic leadership for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology laboratory operations. You will ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and CMS, lead quality and performance improvement initiatives, and act as a physician liaison between laboratory services and hospital/system leadership. An academic faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, at the Associate Professor or Professor rank is required/expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and strategic leadership for anatomic and clinical pathology laboratory operations

• Serve as Laboratory Medical Director and ensure CLIA, CAP, and CMS compliance

• Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization, and performance improvement

• Collaborate with hospital/system leadership on laboratory strategy, service expansion, technology, and operational priorities

• Act as physician liaison among laboratory services, medical staff, and hospital/system leadership

• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff

• Maintain an active clinical practice in anatomic and/or clinical pathology and participate in call

• Participate in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the department

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

• Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and/or clinical pathology

• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona

• Previous leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations (Medical Director/Associate Medical Director/Section Chief or comparable)

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory oversight, clinical care, quality, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary leadership

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 100k loan repayment available plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Well-paid sign-on and relocation incentive

• Paid sick time, time off, malpractice, and CME (with CME allowance)

• Legal, medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Free parking

• Voluntary benefit options including pet/auto/home insurance

• Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave support

• Resources for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring

• 24/7 confidential mental health support

• Physician well-being program (fitness, nutrition guides, sleep guides, mindfulness, webinars)

• Financial wellness resources including 401k match or 457b options and employee perks/discounts