Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Myadlm; Indiana; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking an experienced surgical pathologist to lead its surgical pathology department. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate within a growing team of pathologists and contribute to the integration of digital pathology. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and emotional intelligence, with a commitment to mentoring and professional development. You'll be supported by a robust department dedicated to career growth, and enjoy a stable environment with excellent retention practices. If you're ready to make a significant clinical impact and influence policy, this position is for you.

Benefits

Strong base salary

Department funded leadership coach

Endowed professorship

Inclusive benefits for employees and families

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology.
• Experience with quality assurance and employee relations is required.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and policy for surgical pathology across the health system.
• Mentor subspecialty section heads and oversee surgical pathology services.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Quality Assurance

Inspection Processes

Accreditation Processes

Collaboration

Policy Influence

Clinical Impact

Education

Doctorate or Terminal Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Due to a promotion, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Physicians (IUHP), are recruiting an experienced surgical pathologist to fulfill the role of director of surgical pathology.

In January of 2024, the department moved surgical pathology to a subspecialized model of practice. Currently, anatomic pathology is comprised of 58 pathologists, 38 of whom practice in the surgical pathology subspecialty model. Seven subspecialty section heads report directly to the director of surgical pathology. Additional directors of histology/gross laboratories and immunohistochemistry are also present to support the anatomic pathology operations.

The individual selected will be based at the IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL). The department is comprised of 83 faculty members between AP and CP, with a plan for continued expansion. A team of ten certified pathologists' assistants and two grossing technicians serve as support to the anatomic pathology faculty. The ability to recruit and attract top talent to the growing department has been strong over the past 18 months. The ideal candidate will be arriving at a freshly renovated histology and immunohistochemistry laboratories designed to accommodate the integration of digital pathology into the practice. These factors afford our new director of surgical pathology the rare opportunity to build and innovate.

The department is a strong proponent of career development and professional growth in role. As a result, this position will have strong mentoring support from the chair and vice chairs in the department. The chosen incumbent will be offered the ability to select a department funded leadership coach that is external to the institution. This coach will provide professional development, mentoring, and will serve as an independent aid in learning and development. In addition, this position has the benefit of an endowed professorship to support their work in the tripartite mission.

Responsibilities:

1. Set strategy and policy for surgical pathology for the health system
2. Invite change and implement new technologies and practices in the department
3. Clearly communicate expectations and changes to surgical pathology faculty
4. Work with IU Health leadership to plan for the capital purchases and investments required to implement digital pathology
5. Oversee a surgical pathology sign-out service of 38 surgical pathology faculty; collaborate with the six anatomic pathology division directors and two laboratory directors
6. Develop and mentor the seven subspeciality section heads in surgical pathology
7. Provide direction of surgical pathology services within the 16 hospital IU Health System
8. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows

IUHPL and Department Highlights:

1. Financially-sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion
2. Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
3. IUHPL is located in a 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building
4. IUHPL has first class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
5. Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists
6. Processed over 100,000 cases through the central histology laboratory last year
7. Houses an electron microscopy laboratory, clinical and research immunohistochemistry laboratories
8. Faculty engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
9. Trainee programs include twenty-two residents, and twelve different fellowships
10. Strong support for translational research and clinical research activities should the successful candidate wish to pursue excellence in a subspecialty area of interest

Benefit Information:

1. Strong base salary that is not RVU based. Indiana was listed as "number two on the 2023's list of the top 10 highest paying states for physicians."
2. IUSM and IUHP is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. to learn more, click here:
3. o IU - https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
4. o IUHP - https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

Additional Information:

Academic rank is determined by qualifications and level of experience.

Our Ideal Candidate:

1. High emotional intelligence and leadership skills
2. Desires to collaborate and serve the pathology and IU team
3. Seeks to influence policy and to make a significant clinical impact
4. Is academically-minded
5. Has experience with quality assurance, inspection and accreditation processes
6. Has subspecialty expertise in one or more areas

About Indianapolis:

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

About the IUSM:

IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree is required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. Experience with quality assurance, inspection, and accreditation processes, as well as employee relations and scheduling experience is required. Applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Department Contact for Questions:

Jessica L. Davis, M.D.
Centennial Professor
Vice Chair, Anatomic Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Email: [e-mail]