Division Chief, Anatomic Pathology

AMN Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in Louisville, KY, seeks an accomplished academic pathologist to become Division Chief of Anatomic Pathology. The role guides a 10-faculty team and oversees 35,000+ annual surgical pathology and cytology specimens, while leading digital pathology and informatics initiatives.

The successful candidate will have an MD/DO (or equivalent), AP board certification, and a proven record of academic leadership, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree required.
• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP required.
• Record of academic achievement suitable for faculty appointment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic pathology setting.
• Strong interpersonal, management, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to education, mentorship, and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology.
• Lead clinical service, teaching, mentorship, and scholarship activities.
• Oversee digital pathology initiatives and AI integration in collaboration with informatics teams.
• Support residency, fellowship, and medical student education and training.
• Collaborate with departmental, hospital, and health system leadership on growth and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Education, teaching

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Division Chief, Anatomic Pathology

StartDate: ASAP

The University of Louisville Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is seeking an accomplished academic pathologist to serve as its next Chief of Anatomic Pathology. This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a highly respected anatomic pathology division while advancing the department's clinical, educational, research, and operational missions.

The division includes a collaborative team of subspecialty-trained faculty providing comprehensive surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy services across a growing academic health system. The department has embraced a fully digital pathology practice and is actively expanding initiatives in pathology informatics, artificial intelligence, and health system integration.

The successful candidate will provide strategic vision and operational leadership while maintaining an active academic presence through clinical service, teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. Faculty appointment and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead a team of approximately 10 anatomic pathology faculty members
• Practice within a 100% digital pathology environment
• Oversee more than 35,000 annual surgical pathology and cytology specimens
• Guide strategic growth initiatives across the pathology enterprise
• Partner closely with departmental, hospital, and health system leadership
• Support residency, fellowship, and medical student education
• Advance academic and research initiatives across the department
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital pathology, informatics, and AI integration
• Join a collegial, collaborative culture with strong institutional support

Candidate Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP
• Record of academic achievement suitable for faculty appointment
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic pathology setting
• Strong interpersonal, management, and strategic planning skills
• Commitment to education, mentorship, and academic excellence

Community Information

Louisville, Kentucky, offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, vibrant arts and cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Home to the Kentucky Derby and a thriving healthcare community, Louisville combines the advantages of a major metropolitan area with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Facility Location

Kentucky's largest city is identified by its plethora of parks and green space and its affinity for all things fun. Cheer for your favorite horse at the world famous Kentucky Derby or catch a live performance at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, one of the cultural staples of the city. Countless other museums, performing arts venues, distinguished eateries and exhilarating night life venues make up this famous city.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.

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