Medical Director - AP/CP General Surgical Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

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