Director of Surgical Pathology

1 month ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Director of Surgical Pathology
Requisition Number FE04194
Working Title
Department Name 7H600:PATHOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or equivalent

Required Related Experience
  1. Board certification in Anatomic Pathology.
  2. Licensed in Kentucky
  3. Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
  4. Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
  5. Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience.
  6. Fellowship training or comparable experience (4 years or more) in surgical pathology and one or more of the following areas: Breast, GI, Gyn, GU, Head & Neck, Pulmonary pathology.
  7. Demonstrated experience (2 years or more) in the administration/management of a surgical pathology laboratory/division.
Required License/Registration/Certification
MD, DO or equivalent

Job Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in collaboration with the College of Medicine and University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting a surgical pathologist to serve as the Director of Surgical Pathology. The successful candidate would hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, with the appropriate fellowship training and certifications and demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of administration/management of an anatomic laboratory division. Our department is an academic hospital-based practice that encourages engagement in active collaborative research programs appropriate to title series and rank.

The primary responsibilities of this individual will be to provide administrative leadership as the Director of Surgical Pathology as the section director for the histology and surgical pathology laboratories; provide clinical subspecialty surgical pathology services; provide classroom teaching to students and clinical teaching to residents, and to participate in scholarly initiatives of the Department and the College of Medicine. There is a strong preference for a candidate with demonstrated leadership capacity and the ability to become a senior department leader.

The division has 24 surgical pathologists who provide coverage to 1,086 licensed beds at Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital at the north end of campus. These two facilities handle approximately 36,000 surgical cases annually.

This position affords an excellent career opportunity for a surgical pathologist with administrative experience. The department is an integrated department of pathology with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, with excellent educational programs for medical students, residents and fellows.

University of Kentucky HealthCare, in Lexington, KY, is a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center located in a family-friendly dynamic city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities as well as outdoor activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to have fellowship training in surgical pathology and demonstrated the ability to manage a complex and busy surgical pathology laboratory. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, expressions of interest, and submission of candidate materials (including a letter of interest and CV) in addition to the application submission at the University of Kentucky Internal Employment system, should be submitted via email to the AMN Healthcare search consultants: Ally Geller at .

Please include CV and cover letter when prompted in the application process.

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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