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UAB NOVA RENT

PROGRAM MANAGER I

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$43K - $71K/yr

The PMI will support the PMII in the Department of Pathology Chair's Office with department wide initiatives, including but not limited to digital pathology, faculty recruitment, endowments, letters ...

UAB

PROGRAM MANAGER I

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$43K - $71K/yr

The PMI will support the PMII in the Department of Pathology Chair's Office with department wide initiatives, including but not limited to digital pathology, faculty recruitment, endowments, letters ...

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How much do pathology chair jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathology chair in the United States is $55.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pathology chair?

A Pathology Chair is the head of a pathology department in a medical school, hospital, or academic medical center. This role involves overseeing all administrative, clinical, research, and educational activities within the department. The Pathology Chair ensures quality standards in patient care, leads faculty recruitment and development, manages budgets, and fosters academic research. They also represent the department to the institution’s leadership and external partners. The position typically requires extensive experience in pathology, leadership skills, and a record of academic achievement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pathology chair, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pathology Chair, you need a medical degree with board certification in pathology, extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and academic leadership. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, accreditation standards, and advanced diagnostic technologies is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills help in guiding multidisciplinary teams and advancing departmental goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring excellence in patient care, education, and research within the pathology department.

What are some common challenges faced by a pathology chair when leading a diverse team of professionals?

As a Pathology Chair, one common challenge is balancing administrative duties—such as budgeting, faculty evaluations, and strategic planning—with the need to foster collaboration among laboratory scientists, clinicians, and educators. Leading a team with varied expertise requires strong communication skills to ensure alignment of goals across research, clinical diagnostics, and teaching. Additionally, adapting to rapid changes in medical technology and maintaining accreditation standards can be demanding, but also provide opportunities for professional growth and innovation within the department.

What is the difference between Pathology Chair vs Pathologist?

AspectPathology ChairPathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, often leadership trainingMedical degree, pathology residency
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, hospitals, research centersHospitals, clinics, laboratories
Role FocusLeadership, administration, research oversightDiagnosing diseases, lab work, patient care

The Pathology Chair typically holds a leadership and administrative role within academic or large hospital settings, overseeing pathology departments and research. In contrast, a Pathologist primarily focuses on diagnosing diseases through laboratory analysis. While both roles require similar medical credentials, the Chair position emphasizes management and research, whereas the Pathologist role centers on clinical diagnosis.

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Infographic showing various Pathology Chair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,082 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Breast Pathologist, Hospital Based, Sign On Bonus

NeoGenomics

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

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Medical, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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NeoGenomics Breast Pathologist Opportunity

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. NeoGenomics has an opening for a Breast Pathologist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This position is a Monday - Friday Days shift within the Lee Memorial Healthcare system. This position is eligible for a generous sign on bonus. Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support long-term professional success. This includes a strong base salary complemented by equity participation through a long-term incentive program, annual bonus, and regular merit-based salary increases. Physicians benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes ample vacation, recognized holidays, and dedicated continuing medical education leave. Ongoing professional development is supported through an annual education stipend. The organization also covers state licensing fees and may provide sign-on and relocation assistance where applicable. This structure reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and overall physician well-being.

Position Summary: This is a staff-level position within the NeoGenomics Medical team that will work supporting hospital-based clients. The role will provide expert diagnostic information focused on Breast specialty and will analyze clinical laboratory data to provide professional pathological opinions on Surgical Pathology cases.

Responsibilities:

  • Focus on diagnostic Breast Pathology case sign out and service
  • Perform frozen section evaluations, as needed
  • Render expert gross and/or microscopic diagnoses, incorporating advanced molecular or genetic information when appropriate
  • Perform delegated medical director duties with regards to both anatomic and clinical laboratories
  • Share equally in hospital pathology on-call schedules and tumor board responsibilities
  • Read and interpret clinical laboratory data and provide professional consultation on clinical pathology inquiries
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures and participate in departmental professional quality control and quality assurance activities
  • Assist the laboratory administrative director and Pathology Chair in delegated supervision of technical and support staff
  • Work closely with clinical and administrative staff at the NeoGenomics Hospital Client as well as NeoGenomics leadership to ensure the highest standards of turnaround time, quality, and customer service are maintained
  • Provide expertise and assistance to technologists and technicians to resolve case issues

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

  • M.D. or D.O degree and board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology required
  • Three years of post-residency experience preferred but not required
  • Breast pathology fellowship strongly preferred
  • Must hold valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in FL or be eligible to obtain licensure
  • Strong customer focus and understanding of hospital/laboratory operations
  • Ability to fulfill CLIA '88 if required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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