Medical Director, Pathology — Lead Lab Services & Quality

Northwestern Medicine group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 345,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Paid time off

401k

Malpractice insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in McHenry and Huntley, IL seeks a Medical Director of Pathology to ensure comprehensive clinical services, oversee pathologist staffing, and drive quality initiatives across departments. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with hospital leaders, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Position requires United States residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and eligibility for an Illinois medical license.

Qualifications

• Completion of United States based residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Northwestern Medicine policies and standards.
• Provide leadership and coordinate professional staffing for Pathology Services.
• Oversee laboratory practices to ensure quality across pre-analytics, analytics, and post-analytics.
• Collaborate with Lab Administrative Directors to set standards of lab practice.
• Lead education, academic and clinical activities in Pathology services.
• Partner with physician and nursing leaders to advance quality and patient satisfaction.

Education

Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Unrestricted medical license in Illinois

Job description

Physician: Pathology: Medical Director - McHenry and Huntley, IL

• Full-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
• Salary Range Minimum : $345,000.00
• Salary Range Maximum: $425,000.00
• Compensation: USD 345,000 - USD 425,000 - yearly

Northwestern Medicineis a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission –Patients First.

The Medical Director, Pathology, embraces the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Corporation, adheres to the organizational Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The purpose of the position is to ensure the proper functioning of all aspects of Pathology Clinical Services as outlined below. The Medical Director is responsible for achieving operating goals as agreed upon and assures necessary collaboration between all Pathologists where / when appropriate. The position also includes oversight of appropriate educational, academic, and clinical activities involving Pathology services. Finally, the Medical Director of Pathology Clinical Services partners with physician and nursing leaders to advance quality strategies, ensure a professional work environment, facilitate timelines of services, and enhance patient satisfaction.

Specific Duties:

• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of NMHC policies and standards that apply to the position’s areas of responsibility.
• Maintain knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws that apply to the position’s area of responsibility and interact with government or regulatory agencies when appropriate.
• Participate in Institutional and Departmental planning activities.
• Participate in conferences, symposiums, workshops, continuing education programs, and Departmental staff meetings.
• Be accountable for meeting mutually determined Hospital and Departmental goals.
• Provide leadership and coordinate professional staffing to provide adequate medical coverage across Pathology Services.
• Supervise professional staffing (pathologists, where / when appropriate) of the laboratory, provide training and assess competency of the staff in their respective roles.
• In conjunction with the Lab Administrative Director(s), provide leadership for the laboratory, developing and approving standards of lab practice to ensure quality laboratory services across all aspects of test performance, including pre-analytics, analytics, and post-analytics pahses of testing.

- Completion of United States based residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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