Pathologist - Surgical - Medical Director - New York

Job Description

Job Description

Physician Practice enhancement in conjunction with Pathlink is seeking a Surgical Pathologist for a Medical Director position in Bronx, New York

This Medical Director provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages quality assurance for anatomic pathology services while signing out complex surgical cases. They oversee laboratory operations, personnel, and technology implementation, acting as a liaison between pathology and clinical staff to optimize patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership: Interpret and sign out complex surgical pathology cases (e.g., frozen sections, biopsies).

Operational Management: Oversee laboratory staff, workflow efficiency, budget, and equipment procurement.

Administrative Direction: Develop policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives for the department.

Clinical Consultation: Provide expert advice to clinicians regarding pathology findings for patient management.

Technology & Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies, such as digital pathology or molecular diagnostics.

Key Competencies

Expert diagnostic skills.

Knowledge of laboratory regulations and standards.

Effective communication and leadership skills.

Ability to drive process improvement and financial performance. Requirements

Requirements

• Certification: Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience in a surgical pathology setting.
• Expertise: Strong proficiency in general surgical pathology and subspecialty areas (e.g., GI, breast, dermatopathology). 

Key Competencies

• Expert diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory regulations and standards.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive process improvement and financial performance.