Medical Director

JMJ PHILLIP; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Incentive plan

Company-paid medical/dental/vision

Paid malpractice insurance

Flexible paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership across a diverse pathology practice, partnering with executive leadership to advance high-quality patient care and strategic growth. The role encompasses oversight of clinical standards, workflows, and service delivery across operations.

The position offers substantial leadership influence, a salary range of $300,000–$400,000 annually, relocation and sign-on support, comprehensive benefits, and PSLF eligibility for

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• 5–10 years of professional experience preferred.
• Prior physician leadership or medical director experience strongly preferred.
• Fellowship training welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and clinical leadership across pathology services and related operations.
• Support high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered service delivery.
• Provide guidance on clinical standards, workflows, and practice improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

AP/CP board certification

Pathology fellowship training

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished physician leader to serve as a Medical Director, providing clinical leadership and strategic guidance across operations, quality initiatives, and service delivery. This role offers an opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership, support organizational growth, and help advance high-quality patient care within a diverse and clinically engaging practice environment.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide medical and clinical leadership across pathology services and related operations.
• Support high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered service delivery.
• Provide guidance on clinical standards, workflows, and practice improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure appropriate clinical oversight and adherence to applicable standards and regulations.

Operations & Quality

• Collaborate with operational leaders to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives and performance objectives.
• Help evaluate clinical workflows and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic planning and initiatives that support long-term organizational growth.

Executive Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership on clinical strategy and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster strong relationships among physicians, clinical staff, and administrative stakeholders.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across the organization.

Case Volume & Practice

• Provide clinical oversight within a diverse and professionally engaging pathology practice.
• Support a practice with approximately 14,400 surgical pathology cases annually.
• Participate in a broad range of clinically meaningful cases and services.
• No autopsy responsibilities are required.

Prerequisites

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• 5–10 years of professional experience preferred.
• Prior physician leadership or medical director experience strongly preferred.
• Fellowship training welcomed.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality patient care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted medical licensure in Michigan and Indiana.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Fellowship certification in a relevant pathology subspecialty.
• Physician leadership or medical management certification.
• Quality improvement or healthcare leadership certification.

What the Role Offers

• Salary Range: $300,000–$400,000 annually.
• Substantial sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance.
• Generous incentive plan.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualified physicians.
• Significant influence over clinical operations, quality initiatives, and service delivery.
• Opportunity to partner with executive leadership and contribute to organizational growth.
• Diverse and clinically engaging case volume.
• Opportunity to provide leadership within a well-established healthcare environment.

Why Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo offers an engaging environment for physicians seeking a combination of meaningful clinical work and professional leadership opportunities. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a diverse pathology practice, collaborate with clinical and executive teams, and make a measurable impact on quality, operations, and patient care while building a long-term leadership career.