System Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology & Medical Director, Core Lab

Overview Northwell Health , a leader in innovative healthcare, seeks a distinguished pathologist who will serve as Vice Chair of Laboratory Medicine as well as a proactive Medical Director for our Core Laboratory. This key leadership position involves recruitment and mentoring of faculty, strategic planning, operational oversight, and ensuring excellence in patient care through innovative laboratory practices. The integrated service line for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of Northwell Health is a 21-hospital system with a centralized core laboratory and a microbiology core serving the greater New York metropolitan area as well as Health and Hospitals corporation. Northwell Health Labs , with its centralized core laboratory, a microbiology core, and over 60 hospital and outpatient locations, provides outstanding diagnostic care to our patients. Our pathologists and PhD scientists study the causes, processes and diagnosis of diseases, with laboratory services touching every department within the health system. Our experts perform more than 25 million tests per year, from general testing to specialized testing in complex microbiology, endocrinology, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, cytology, hematology, immunology, special coagulation, and transfusion medicine. Key Responsibilities Contribute to enhancing the overall patient care experience through the integration of laboratory services. Mentor and guide department faculty in professional growth and development. Lead a team of skilled laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Assist the Chair with departmental management, strategic initiatives, and policy development. Oversee all Core Lab operations to ensure high-quality diagnostic services and compliance with regulatory standards. Implement new technologies and methodologies for efficient laboratory processes. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize laboratory resource utilization and enhance patient care. Drive academic and research endeavors within the division; support scholarly activities among faculty and staff. Qualifications MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degrees, with board certification in Clinical Pathology or both Clinical and Anatomic Pathology. Candidates with clinical experience in Clinical Chemistry and/or Molecular Pathology preferred. Proven experience in laboratory leadership and management is essential. Strong academic achievement and leadership track record in a hospital/academic setting or comparable commercial laboratory. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction. Commitment to advancing laboratory science through innovation and research. Benefits Northwell Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, an academic appointment with The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience. Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the fifth largest medical group in the country. Why Northwell Health? Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 850+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our more than 100,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions. Equal Employment Opportunity Northwell Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nahse