Laboratory Medical Director

Opus Pathology; Kentucky; On-site; USD 167,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus Pathology seeks a part-time Laboratory Medical Director for a rural Kentucky hospital. One visit per month is required to oversee pathology and laboratory services.

You will lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP), proficiency testing, and collaboration with hospital clinicians to optimize workflows and maintain accreditation.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) and eligible for Tennessee licensure.
• Proven leadership in a laboratory or clinical setting with regulatory oversight.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative leadership for the pathology laboratory.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and proficiency testing.
• Consult with hospital clinicians on testing needs and questions; oversee all laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with staff and management to improve workflows and maintain accreditation.

Skills

Board-certified AP/CP

Regulatory compliance leadership

Quality assurance

Medical leadership

Communication with clinicians

Education

MD or DO

Eligibility for Tennessee medical licensure

Tools

CLIA compliance

CAP accreditation knowledge

Job description

Company Description Opus Pathology is a physician-owned and operated independent pathology laboratory that has been serving clients in Tennessee since 1960. We provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services. Our expertise spans all major areas of anatomic and clinical pathology, supporting high-quality diagnostic care and collaborative relationships with clinical teams.

Role Description The Laboratory Medical Director position is a part-time position at a rural hospital in Mid to Eastern Kentucky requiring a one day a month visit.

This person will provide:

• Medical and administrative leadership for the pathology laboratory, including oversight of clinical laboratory services
• Quality assurance programs and regulatory compliance
• Participating in and monitoring proficiency testing
• Oversight of all laboratory testing
• Consulting with laboratory team hospital clinicians for testing needs and questions
• Collaborate with technical staff and management to optimize workflows, support continuous improvement, and maintain accreditation standards
• Assisting in the implementation of new testing
• Being an ambassador for Opus Pathology

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Demonstrated experience working with physicians, including effective communication, collaborative case review, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Proven leadership in a laboratory or clinical setting, with experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance (e.g., CLIA, CAP), and operational oversight.
• Excellent diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Ability to mentor and guide laboratory staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Medical degree (MD or DO) and eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee.

Compensation will be a set monthly rate.