Prior Medical Director or laboratory leadership experience preferred
Excellent diagnostic, communication, and leadership skills
Commitment to collaboration, quality improvement, and outstanding patient care
Responsibilities
Serve as Laboratory Medical Director for hospital pathology and laboratory services
Provide medical oversight for laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
Support laboratory quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in hospital leadership meetings and multidisciplinary committees
Collaborate closely with hospital administration, laboratory leadership, and clinical colleagues
Provide diagnostic surgical pathology services and frozen section interpretation
Foster collaboration across PathGroup's digital subspecialty network
Benefits
Access to nationally recognized experts in breast pathology
Collaboration within a digital pathology network
Minimal call and weekend responsibilities
Support from a dedicated Pathologists' Assistant and histology team
No autopsy requirement in the position
Located in a thriving community with a strong economy and no state income tax
Full Job Description
PathGroup is seeking an AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to serve as Laboratory Medical Director at a thriving hospital-based practice in one of the fastest-growing communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This full-time leadership opportunity combines diagnostic surgical pathology with medical oversight of laboratory operations, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital leadership.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative physician with strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Candidates with breast pathology experience are encouraged to apply. This is also an excellent opportunity for a general surgical pathologist interested in expanding their breast pathology experience through collaboration with nationally recognized experts.
With access to PathGroup's digital pathology network, physicians benefit from real-time consultation with subspecialists in breast pathology, GI pathology, neuropathology, and more, creating a collaborative environment while maintaining autonomy in daily practice.
Highlights
Laboratory Medical Director role with oversight of pathology and clinical laboratory services
Acclaimed Center of Excellence for Breast Pathology, with access to nationally recognized experts
Approximately 7,000 surgical pathology cases annually
Broad surgical pathology practice with breast, general surgical pathology, and orthopedic case mix
Daily frozen section coverage with minimal cytology volume
Access to PathGroup's digital pathology network, including 10+ subspecialists in breast pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, neuropathology, and more
Collaborative culture with outstanding subspecialty consultation and support
Minimal call and weekend responsibilities due to a predominantly elective surgical case mix
One dedicated Pathologists' Assistant with gross examination performed by the histology team
Off-site histology and cytology services, allowing pathologists to focus on diagnostic sign-out
Strong partnership with hospital administration and experienced laboratory leadership
No autopsy requirement
About Frisco, Texas
Located just 30 minutes north of downtown Dallas, Frisco is consistently ranked among the best places to live in America. Frisco offers:
Top-ranked public schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
Exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment
Professional sports venues including the Dallas Cowboys headquarters and FC Dallas
Easy access to both Dallas Love Field and DFW International Airport
Strong economy with continued residential and commercial growth
No state income tax
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Laboratory Medical Director for hospital pathology and laboratory services
Provide medical oversight for laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
Support laboratory quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in hospital leadership meetings and multidisciplinary committees
Collaborate closely with hospital administration, laboratory leadership, and clinical colleagues
Provide diagnostic surgical pathology services and frozen section interpretation
Foster collaboration across PathGroup's digital subspecialty network
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
AP/CP Board Certification required
Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
Prior Medical Director or laboratory leadership experience preferred
Excellent diagnostic, communication, and leadership skills
Commitment to collaboration, quality improvement, and outstanding patient care
