Pathologists

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing seeks a Medical Director & Chief Pathologist to lead pathology operations for a regional lab in Southwest Michigan. This full-time leadership role blends clinical practice with governance, quality, and strategic initiatives within a major health system partnership.

You will oversee a high-volume case load, drive quality standards, and collaborate with executive leadership to shape the laboratory's future. Board-certified AP/CP is required; Midwest licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in AP/CP.
• Approximately 5–10 years of clinical practice in pathology.
• Prior leadership or medical director experience preferred.
• Fellowship training welcome but not required.
• Active licensure or eligibility for Michigan and Indiana (IMLC accepted).

Responsibilities

• Lead pathology operations, quality, and clinical strategy in a CLIA-certified lab.
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational growth and initiatives.
• Oversee pathology services affiliated with a major Midwest hospital system.
• Maintain an engaging clinical practice with a high-volume case load (≈14,400 surgical pathology cases annually).
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, laboratory staff, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pathology

Quality management

Strategic collaboration

Education

Board Certified in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)

Job description

Chief Pathologist and Medical Director - Southwest Michigan Anatomic & Clinical Pathology | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | IMLC Accepted

Ready to lead pathology—not just practice it? Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is conducting a confidential nationwide search for a Medical Director & Chief Pathologist to lead pathology services for a well-established regional laboratory in Southwest Michigan. This is an opportunity for an experienced pathologist to combine clinical practice, laboratory leadership, quality, and strategic influence while working closely with executive leadership and a leading Midwest health system. Competitive compensation, significant sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, full benefits, and an incentive structure are all available.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is more than a diagnostic role. As Medical Director & Chief Pathologist, you'll have meaningful influence over:

• Pathology operations and service delivery
• Quality and clinical standards
• Laboratory methodologies and processes
• Technology adoption and innovation
• Physician and laboratory collaboration
• Strategic initiatives supporting organizational growth

The Role

• Serve as Medical Director and Chief Pathologist with significant influence over laboratory operations, quality, and clinical strategy
• Partner directly with executive leadership on continued organizational growth
• Lead pathology services in affiliation with one of the Midwest's leading hospital systems
• Maintain an engaging clinical practice with approximately 14,400 surgical pathology cases annually
• Work within a highly complex, CLIA-certified laboratory
• No autopsy responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive base compensation reflective of the scope and leadership responsibilities
• Significant sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Robust incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid by the organization
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through the organization's 501(c)(3) status

What We're Looking For

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Approximately 5-10 years of clinical practice experience
• Prior leadership, Medical Director, or departmental management experience preferred
• Fellowship training welcome, but not required
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, laboratory professionals, and executive leadership
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Michigan and Indiana
• IMLC participation accepted

Why Southwest Michigan?

Southwest Michigan offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity, quality of life, affordability, and access to major Midwest metropolitan areas - making it an excellent place to build both a career and a life.