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.
Highlights:- Laboratory Medical Director role with full oversight of pathology and laboratory operations
- No autopsy requirement
- Clinical diagnostic responsibilities (general surgical pathology, cytopathology, CP oversight)
- Active involvement with hospital administration and quality committees
- Access to PathGroup's expansive subspecialty network for collaborative case discussions
About the Practice:- Moderate to high-volume pathology service supporting multiple Fort Wayne hospitals
- CAP-accredited laboratories with advanced histology, cytology, and ancillary diagnostics
- Leadership responsibilities include maintaining laboratory regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission)
- Opportunity to shape and lead quality improvement initiatives across pathology and laboratory services
- Collegial working relationships with hospital executives, clinical service lines, and referring physicians
About Fort Wayne, IN:- Indiana's second-largest city offering a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm
- Affordable cost of living with diverse housing options
- Highly rated public and private schools, perfect for families
- Revitalized downtown with vibrant arts scene, dining, shopping, and riverfront development
- Extensive outdoor recreation with parks, greenways, and sports facilities
- Convenient travel via Fort Wayne International Airport; easy drives to Indianapolis, Chicago, and Detroit
Key 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
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- AP/CP Board Certification required
- Eligible for Indiana medical license
- Previous experience in a medical directorship or strong leadership capacity preferred
- 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
