Hospital Pathology Director — Lead Diagnostic Excellence

PathGroup; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice tail

401(k) plan

Full benefits

PTO

Job summary

PathGroup seeks an AP/CP Board-CCertified Pathologist to serve as Laboratory Medical Director at a hospital-based laboratory near Nashville, TN. This leadership role oversees operations, regulatory compliance, and diagnostic excellence across a large pathology group.

The position offers autonomy with strong administrative support, collaboration with subspecialists, and opportunities to shape clinical standards and quality initiatives in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• AP/CP Board Certification.
• Medical leadership experience in a high-complexity lab preferred.
• Tennessee medical license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative leadership at PathGroup’s central laboratory.
• Oversee quality systems, regulatory compliance, and laboratory inspections.
• Collaborate with subspecialty pathologists, lab operations teams, and client services.
• Represent the lab in client-facing discussions and internal strategic meetings.
• Lead or support laboratory quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

MD/DO

AP/CP Board Certification

Job description

PathGroup seeks an AP/CP Board-CCertified Pathologist to serve as Laboratory Medical Director at a hospital-based laboratory near Nashville, TN. This leadership role oversees operations, regulatory compliance, and diagnostic excellence across a large pathology group.

The position offers autonomy with strong administrative support, collaboration with subspecialists, and opportunities to shape clinical standards and quality initiatives in a high-volume setting.