Academic Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. in Louisville, KY invites applications for the role of Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Louisville.

The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for all anatomic pathology services across multiple clinical sites within a large academic health system, advancing subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for anatomic pathology across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Educational leadership

Education

Medical Doctorate degree

AP/CP board certification

Kentucky medical license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Primary Location:

University Hospital - ULP - AMG

Address:

530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, 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.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Medical Doctorate degree

Experience:

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

Licensure:

• Physician license for the state of Kentucky