Chair Pathology Lab

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and CME time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Chair for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services, a critical role that combines leadership and collaboration in a vibrant pediatric environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership while ensuring excellence in laboratory services and student education.

This position requires an MD or DO, with board certification and eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio. A commitment to academic excellence and mentorship is essential. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with a focus on work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Record of progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in academic medicine and pediatric healthcare.
• Strong skills in relationship-building and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership.
• Oversee pathology and laboratory services.
• Enhance faculty and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology

Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio

Job description

Chair, Department Pathology and Laboratory Services

At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This individual will provide strategic, academic, clinical, and operational leadership for a growing department, ensuring excellence in laboratory medicine, diagnostics, education, research, and patient care.

The Chair will oversee all aspects of pathology and laboratory services, including quality, regulatory compliance, operational performance, faculty and staff development, educational programs, and research initiatives. As a key institutional leader, the Chair will partner closely with hospital and university leadership to advance the department's mission, drive innovation, and support system-wide clinical and academic excellence.

This unique opportunity offers a combined leadership role with responsibilities at Akron Children's and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational leadership
• Faculty, staff, and culture development
• Academic and research leadership
• Institutional and executive leadership

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Ability to serve as CLIA Director for the main hospital and affiliated facilities.
• Record of progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership success in academic medicine, pathology, laboratory medicine, pediatric healthcare, or a related environment.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Eligibility for academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in pediatric pathology, privileges at a pediatric facility, and/or significant experience caring for pediatric patients.
• Medical school faculty appointment and teaching experience.
• Experience with ACGME‑accredited residency or fellowship programs, including roles as Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Assistant Program Director.
• Demonstrated success in program development, research leadership, faculty recruitment, mentorship, and team development.
• Experience as a laboratory inspector (e.g., CAP, COLA, AABB, or similar accrediting organizations).

Desired Leadership Characteristics

• Deep understanding of laboratory operations, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Strategic vision coupled with strong operational and financial acumen.
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and inspirational leadership style.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, change management, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.
• A passion for academic excellence, mentorship, and advancing the field of pathology and laboratory medicine.

What you can expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary.
• Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Generous vacation and CME time.
• Impressive recruitment incentives.
• A well‑balanced work/life culture.

Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.