Hospital-Based Pathologist & Lab Medical Director

PathGroup; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice tail coverage

Full benefits

401(k) Safe Harbor Plan

Job summary

PathGroup in Gallatin, TN is seeking a General Pathologist to serve as Hospital-based Laboratory Medical Director. This solo onsite role offers administrative leadership, regulatory oversight, and the opportunity to shape laboratory operations within a large, national pathology group.

The position emphasizes diagnostic excellence, collaboration with hospital leadership, and access to PathGroup’s subspecialty resources. VPS and sponsorship considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• AP/CP Board Certification required.
• Tennessee medical license or eligibility required.
• Administrative leadership and laboratory operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative leadership for the hospital-based laboratory.
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic pathology services.
• Oversee quality systems, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and laboratory inspections.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, laboratory operations teams, clinicians, and PathGroup physician colleagues.
• Represent the laboratory in clinical consultations, client-facing discussions, and internal strategic meetings.
• Lead or support laboratory quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across clinical and operational teams.

Skills

AP/CP leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

MD or DO degree

AP/CP Board Certification

Tennessee medical license or eligibility

Job description

PathGroup in Gallatin, TN is seeking a General Pathologist to serve as Hospital-based Laboratory Medical Director. This solo onsite role offers administrative leadership, regulatory oversight, and the opportunity to shape laboratory operations within a large, national pathology group.

The position emphasizes diagnostic excellence, collaboration with hospital leadership, and access to PathGroup’s subspecialty resources. VPS and sponsorship considerations may apply.