Laboratory Medical Director/Pathologist

PathGroup•Fort Wayne, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

PathGroup is seeking an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to serve as a Laboratory Medical Director (LMD) at our partner hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This full-time, hospital-based leadership opportunity offers a blend of clinical diagnostic responsibilities and laboratory operational oversight, providing a visible role in hospital leadership and ongoing quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for advancing laboratory excellence and clinical collaboration.

Requirements

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
AP/CP Board Certification required
Eligible for Indiana medical license
Excellent diagnostic, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong commitment to laboratory quality, continuous improvement, and clinical service
If the laboratory is testing samples for New York State, you must hold a New York Certificate of Qualification (CQ) in at least one category of testing offered by the laboratory

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical directorship or strong leadership capacity preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as Laboratory Medical Director for hospital-based pathology and laboratory operations
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission)
Provide clinical oversight for transfusion services, hematology, microbiology, chemistry
Sign-out of general surgical pathology and cytopathology cases
Participate actively in quality improvement, hospital committees, and multidisciplinary case discussions
Foster collaboration and communication between laboratory services, clinicians, and hospital leadership