Academic Pathology: Vice Chair & Lab Medical Director

Jobtome; El Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Sign-on and relocation incentive

Paid sick time, CME, and malpractice

Health, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, Arizona, seeks an experienced academic pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director of Laboratories at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. This 1.0 FTE leadership role combines strategic oversight with an active clinical practice.

The candidate will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson at Associate Professor or Professor level,

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical laboratory operations or related role.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and strategic leadership for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology laboratory operations.
• Serve as Laboratory Medical Director and ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, CMS).
• Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on laboratory strategy and priorities.
• Serve as physician liaison between laboratory services, medical staff and hospital leadership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and participate in call.
• Engage in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the department.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MD/DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

ABP board certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology

Arizona medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, Arizona, seeks an experienced academic pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director of Laboratories at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. This 1.0 FTE leadership role combines strategic oversight with an active clinical practice.

The candidate will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson at Associate Professor or Professor level,