Academic Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology

UofL Health

$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctorate degree
  • Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Kentucky
  • Epic EMR experience preferred
  • Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic and clinical direction for anatomic pathology services
  • Oversee anatomic pathology operations across multiple sites
  • Advance integrated diagnostics and precision medicine initiatives
  • Mentor faculty, focusing on early-career professionals
  • Drive departmental quality, safety, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Cultivate collaboration among departmental leadership, hospital administration, and clinical partners
  • Support educational missions for medical students, residents, and fellows

Benefits

  • Recognized leader in digital pathology
  • Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and research laboratories
  • Opportunity for significant academic scholarship
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Vibrant workplace community in a culturally rich city
Full Job Description
Primary Location:
University Hospital - ULP - AMG

Address:
530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Louisville invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology.

The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for all anatomic pathology services across multiple clinical sites within a large, complex academic health system. This individual will oversee anatomic pathology operations; advance subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives; and lead departmental efforts in quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Chief of Anatomic Pathology will play a key role in mentoring and professional development for anatomic pathology faculty, with particular emphasis on colleagues early in their careers.

The department is a recognized leader in digital pathology, operating a fully digital clinical workflow that supports remote access and innovative educational models, and is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and research laboratories, including robust core facilities and advanced molecular diagnostics capabilities.

Working closely with departmental leadership, hospital administration, and clinical partners, the Chief will help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative and interpersonal skills, experience navigating a highly matrixed environment, and a clear commitment to the academic mission, including scholarship and medical student, resident, and fellow education.

Applicants must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments; the compensation package is highly competitive.

Louisville-home of the Kentucky Derby-is a vibrant and affordable city offering world-class cultural amenities, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a nationally recognized food scene, and a high quality of life.

Additional Job Description:

Education:
  • Medical Doctorate degree

Experience:
  • Epic EMR experience is preferred.
  • Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Licensure:
  • Physician license for the state of Kentucky


Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and the names of four references.

Confidential inquiries and application materials should be directed to:

Eyas M Hattab, MD, MBA

c/o Alyssa Rimer, MBA, FACHE

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