Associate Director of Pathology

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 238,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) / 457 plans

CME reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Paid time off

Medical/dental insurance

Tuition remission

Loan repayment programs

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Woodhull Medical Center, affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine, seeks an Associate Director of Pathology to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Brooklyn. This physician leader will provide clinical expertise, administrative leadership, and operational oversight while maintaining an active pathology practice.

The role emphasizes academic medicine, quality improvement, education, and collaboration with hospital and lab leadership to drive regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Current or eligible New York State medical license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Prior physician leadership or administrative experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and collaborative leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Partner with the Chief of Pathology to oversee departmental operations, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with hospital and laboratory leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
• Participate in physician recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
• Represent the department during accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, quality improvement initiatives, and performance standards.
• Provide diagnostic services in surgical pathology, cytopathology, frozen section consultation, and other areas of pathology practice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, Medical Staff committees, and departmental call coverage.
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Academic medicine

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification AP/CP

Job description

189520 Job ID: 189520

Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is seeking a Associate Director of Pathology to join its Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Brooklyn, New York.

This physician leader will work closely with the Chief of Pathology to provide clinical expertise, administrative leadership, and operational oversight while maintaining an active pathology practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced pathologist who is passionate about academic medicine, quality improvement, and delivering exceptional patient care in a diverse urban community.

Position Highlights

• Provide physician leadership in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Partner with the Chief of Pathology to oversee departmental operations, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with hospital and laboratory leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
• Participate in physician recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
• Represent the department during accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, quality improvement initiatives, and performance standards.
• Provide diagnostic services in surgical pathology, cytopathology, frozen section consultation, and other areas of pathology practice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, Medical Staff committees, and departmental call coverage.
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, as applicable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Current or eligible New York State medical license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Prior physician leadership or administrative experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and collaborative leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

About Woodhull Medical Center

Woodhull Medical Center is a major teaching hospital serving the Brooklyn community and is affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a nationally recognized leader in academic medicine, medical education, and research. Our physicians practice in a collaborative environment committed to innovation, health equity, and exceptional patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $281,000
• Participation in 403(b) and 457 retirement plans, including a 10% employer contribution with no employee match required
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement of $3,000–$3,500, plus one week of paid CME leave
• Opportunity to earn annual incentive compensation, where applicable
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and recognized holidays in accordance with institutional policy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, disability, and life insurance coverage
• NYU tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents
• Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), DANY, and NHSC, where applicable
• Medical malpractice coverage provided
• Visa sponsorship available

Join a mission-driven academic medical center dedicated to providing outstanding patient care while advancing medical education, research, and quality improvement in one of New York City's most diverse communities.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.