Academic Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional academic health system in Louisville is seeking a Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology. This role involves providing leadership for anatomic pathology services, overseeing operations, and mentoring faculty. The successful candidate will require a Medical Doctorate degree and board certification. The position offers a competitive compensation package in a vibrant city known for its cultural amenities and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Kentucky.
• Medical Doctorate degree from an accredited program is required.
• Experience leading an academic pathology department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership in anatomic pathology.
• Oversee anatomic pathology operations and quality improvements.
• Mentor anatomic pathology faculty and support early career development.
• Mentor and develop faculty, with emphasis on junior colleagues.

Skills

Leadership in anatomic pathology

Strong administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Epic EMR experience

Computer and keyboarding skills

Education

Medical Doctorate degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Address

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Job Description Summary

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Louisville invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology. The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for all anatomic pathology services across multiple clinical sites within a large, complex academic health system. This individual will oversee anatomic pathology operations; advance subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives; and lead departmental efforts in quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The Chief of Anatomic Pathology will play a key role in mentoring and professional development for anatomic pathology faculty, with particular emphasis on colleagues early in their careers. The department is a recognized leader in digital pathology, operating a fully digital clinical workflow that supports remote access and innovative educational models, and is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and research laboratories, including robust core facilities and advanced molecular diagnostics capabilities. Working closely with departmental leadership, hospital administration, and clinical partners, the Chief will help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative and interpersonal skills, experience navigating a highly matrixed environment, and a clear commitment to the academic mission, including scholarship and medical student, resident, and fellow education. Applicants must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments; the compensation package is highly competitive. Louisville—home of the Kentucky Derby—is a vibrant and affordable city offering world-class cultural amenities, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a nationally recognized food scene, and a high quality of life.

Education

• Medical Doctorate degree

Experience

• Epic EMR experience is preferred.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Licensure

• Physician license for the state of Kentucky

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and the names of four references.

Confidential Inquiries And Application Materials Should Be Directed To

Eyas M Hattab, MD, MBA
E-mail: [e-mail]