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UVA Health

Pathology Assistant

Manassas, VA

The Pathology Assistant reports directly to the UVA Community Health System Medical Group with dotted line to UVA Community Health Anatomic Pathology Medical Director and Anatomic Pathology ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$90K/yr

... Pathology, performing professional clinical laboratory science work and providing overall ... This is a Direct Hire SolicitationQualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify ...

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What does a pathology director do?

A Pathology Director oversees the operations of a pathology department within a hospital, laboratory, or medical facility. They are responsible for managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining compliance with regulations, and coordinating diagnostic services such as tissue, blood, and fluid analysis. Additionally, they may be involved in research, budgeting, and implementing new technologies or methods to improve patient care. Pathology Directors often serve as a liaison between laboratory staff and other medical professionals, ensuring that test results are accurate and delivered promptly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pathology director?

To thrive as a Pathology Director, you need in-depth expertise in pathology, board certification, and a medical degree (MD or DO), along with substantial leadership experience. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), regulatory standards (such as CAP and CLIA), and quality assurance protocols is essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help manage teams and collaborate across departments. These competencies ensure high-quality diagnostic services, regulatory compliance, and effective laboratory operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a pathology director, and how can they be addressed?

A Pathology Director often navigates challenges such as balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight, managing a diverse team of pathologists and laboratory staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Maintaining high-quality diagnostic services while integrating new technologies and protocols can also be demanding. Addressing these challenges typically involves strong leadership, clear communication, ongoing professional development, and fostering a collaborative work culture to ensure both operational efficiency and excellent patient care.

What is the difference between Pathology Director vs Pathologist?

AspectPathology DirectorPathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, leadership experienceMedical degree, pathology residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, overseeing labs and staffClinical, analyzing samples and diagnosing
Employer & IndustryHospitals, labs, healthcare organizationsHospitals, clinics, laboratories

The main difference is that a Pathology Director focuses on leadership, management, and administrative duties, while a Pathologist primarily performs diagnostic work. Both roles require similar medical credentials, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pathology jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Pathology jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Pathology Director jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Pathology Director job openings:

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Infographic showing various Pathology Director job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Pathology Anatomic and Clinical Market Medical Director

West Valley Medical Center

Roanoke, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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West Valley Medical Center rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 1,060 rated hospitals

Job description

Pathology Market Medical Director

HCA Healthcare Pathology Services (HPS) is seeking a Pathology Market Medical Director to lead pathology and clinical laboratory services for LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, and for the LewisGale system's three community hospitals in Pulaski, Blacksburg, and Low Moor, Virginia. This is a high-level leadership position, perfect for an experienced pathologist interested in leading a group of dedicated pathologists, pathologists' assistants, and laboratory staff, and in serving as the primary representative of pathology and clinical laboratory services to the system's clinical staff and administration.

The Market Medical Director for LewisGale will assume a leadership position within the Capital Division of HPS, collaborating with the Division Medical Director and other market leaders in Virginia and New Hampshire to share knowledge and enhance quality and efficiency of pathology and clinical laboratory services. The position represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced pathologist with interest in leadership to practice high quality pathology in a supportive environment, while living in one of American's most beautiful regions.

Qualified Candidates:

  • AP/CP Board Certification required
  • Medical directorship experience with desire to provide mentorship required
  • Serve as primary advocate and representative for pathology and clinical laboraties to administration and medical staff (including membership on Medical Executive Committee)
  • Serve as medical director for main hospital laboratory
  • Provide regular continuing education (two sessions per year) to clinical laboratory staff
  • Recent experience signing out general surgical pathology and performing frozen sections is required
  • Virginia licensed or FCVS in place preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Pathology volumes/Cases:

  • The practice consists of 3-4 pathologists
  • Case volumes (per pathologist): Approximately 3500-4000 surgical cases per year and 700-1000 non-GYN cytology cases per year
  • Procedures (per pathologist): Fewer than 10 combined frozen sections and rapid on-site assessments per week
  • Tumor boards: Shared equally. One weekly general tumor board; one monthly breast tumor board.
  • Call: shared equally. Responsibilities include handling clinical laboratory calls (avg. 0-1 per night), and very rarely perform on-site after-hours procedures. Weekend call includes coverage of 3 smaller satellites.
  • No gyn cytology or autopsy responsibility.
  • Services providing significant case volumes include GI, breast, GU, and general surgery
  • All specimens are processed at LGMC

Incentive/Benefits Package:

  • Competitive compensation package including annual profit-sharing bonus.
  • Excellent benefits package including health/vision/dental, CME allowance, PTO and 401k.
  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • Malpractice insurance provided.

About LewisGale Medical Center:

  • LewisGale Medical Center is a 506-bed fully accredited acute care facility.
  • Serves as the LewisGale Regional Health System's tertiary facility for specialized care.
  • Level II Trauma Center.
  • Accredited Stroke Center.
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center.
  • The LewisGale Regional Health System includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, and six outpatient centers.

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