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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Mchenry, IL

12d•$345,000 - $425,000

About The Position

The Medical Director, Pathology, supports Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Corporation’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role ensures the proper functioning of Pathology Clinical Services and is accountable for achieving mutually agreed-upon operating goals, coordinating collaboration among pathologists, and overseeing relevant educational, academic, and clinical activities. In partnership with physician and nursing leaders, the Medical Director advances quality strategies, supports a professional work environment, facilitates timely services, and enhances patient satisfaction. The position provides leadership and coordination for professional staffing and medical coverage across Pathology Services. It supervises professional laboratory staffing, including pathologists where appropriate, and oversees staff training and competency assessment. In conjunction with Lab Administrative Directors, the Medical Director leads the laboratory and develops and approves standards of practice to ensure quality across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing phases.

Requirements

Completion of a United States-based residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of NMHC policies and standards applicable to the areas of responsibility.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws 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.
Meet mutually determined hospital and departmental goals.
Lead and coordinate professional staffing to provide adequate medical coverage across Pathology Services.
Supervise professional laboratory staffing, including pathologists where appropriate; provide training and assess staff competency in their respective roles.
Partner with Lab Administrative Directors to lead the laboratory and develop and approve standards of laboratory practice that ensure quality across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing.