Vice Chair

Pathology Ft Myers, Florida


Description

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 Vice Chair to lead the Pathology laboratory team within the Lee Health system on behalf of NeoGenomics Laboratories. 
 
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.
 
Position Summary:
 
As the Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology at our Hospital Partner Laboratory helps the Chair direct and inspire excellence in a group of subspecialty-trained pathologists in a multi-site hospital system. The Vice Chair assists the Chair to represent the Pathology department at the Medical Staff level and works closely with the health system administration for the improvement of quality pathology care.
 
They may also serve as a site-specific clinical laboratory Medical Director reporting up to the Chief of Clinical Pathology, with overall responsibility for the function, certification, and licensure of that specific laboratory. 
 
Core Responsibilities
  • Provide professional pathology services for both anatomic and clinical pathology
  • Assist the Chair to develop and implement a robust quality management program for the anatomic pathology laboratory sections
  • Assist the Chief of Clinical Pathology to develop and implement a robust quality management program for the clinical pathology laboratory sections
  • Work closely with clinical and administrative staff at the NeoGenomics Hospital Client as well as NeoGenomics leadership to ensure the highest standards of TAT, quality, and customer service are maintained
  • Help to provide delegated medical direction and final approval for new method validations, equipment purchase and utilization, and test selection
  • Provide/delegate assistance with chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, and hematology concerns, such as clinical consultations, write up of blood bank reactions, and general pathology support of technical laboratory staff 
 
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
  • M.D. or D.O degree and board certification/eligibility Anatomic and Clinical Pathology are required. Additional fellowship training is encouraged2 years’ experience in dedicated risk management role required
  • MD or DO degree plus accredited pathology residency
  • Must be board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology
  • 5+ years post residency clinical work experience required
  • Previous leadership experience 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 operationsAbility to communicate with decision makers in the hospitals, laboratories, and Company

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.