Medical Director/AP/CP Pathologist#26-00528

Kalamazoo, MI

Onsite Job Description

Medical Director /

AP/CP Pathologist Location:

Kalamazoo, Michigan Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Medical Director / AP/CP Pathologist to provide medical leadership and diagnostic pathology services for a hospital-based pathology practice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This full-time, onsite position combines Medical Director responsibilities with general Anatomic and Clinical Pathology duties. The practice processes approximately 14,000 cases annually and offers a manageable workload with no autopsy responsibilities and very light call, shared on a rotating basis. The Pathologist will join a collaborative team that includes general surgical pathology and hematopathology expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pathologist seeking a leadership role while remaining actively involved in diagnostic practice. Responsibilities

Serve as Medical Director, providing clinical and medical oversight of pathology and laboratory operations.

Diagnose and interpret a broad range of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology specimens.

Review and sign out general surgical pathology cases accurately and efficiently.

Provide medical consultation and pathology expertise to physicians and other clinical professionals.

Oversee laboratory quality, patient safety, and appropriate clinical practices.

Ensure compliance with applicable CLIA, CAP, regulatory, accreditation, and laboratory standards.

Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and proficiency testing activities.

Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory staff and collaborate with administrative and clinical leadership.

Review and support laboratory policies, procedures, testing methodologies, and performance standards.

Participate in light rotating call coverage with other Pathologists.

Collaborate with General Surgical Pathologists and Hematopathologists on complex or specialized cases.

Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically relevant pathology reporting.

Support efficient turnaround times and continuous improvement of laboratory services.

Qualifications & Requirements

10% Annual performance bonus

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered

The facility processes approximately 14,000 cases annually, with no autopsies and very light call responsibilities shared on a rotating basis.

The current team includes:

1.5 full-time Pathologists

Two part-time

Pathologists:

one Hematopathologist and one General Surgical Pathologist

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) preferred; Board Eligible candidates may be considered depending on experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Michigan medical license.

General surgical pathology experience required.

Previous Medical Director, laboratory leadership, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of laboratory quality management, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Excellent diagnostic, organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with Pathologists, laboratory professionals, physicians, and hospital leadership.

Commitment to quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and timely diagnostic services.

Must be comfortable participating in a light rotating call schedule.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.