Pathology Physician

Senior Medical Director - Pathology

Looking for a Board Certified Pathologist to serve as Senior Medical Director of our well-established, hospital-employed, general pathology practice. Cytopathology fellowship is preferred but not required. This is a full-time position in a 3 pathologist practice, with call coverage of 1:3. Leadership experience is preferred.

Job Description

• Oversee the general pathology practice and ensure high-quality patient care
• Participate in weekly tumor board meetings
• Maintain satisfactory turnaround time for cases
• Lead the department in CAP accreditation surveys
• Work collaboratively with team and staff

Compensation

• Base salary of $476,671 for the initial two-year contract
• 5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification

Benefits

• Vacation: 272 hours of holidays/sick days (34 PTO days)
• CME/Books & Journals: 80 hours (10 days PTO) and up to $7,000
• Deferred compensation: 457b plan, defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 per year before taxes (no matching)
• Retirement/Savings Plan: 403b plan, defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 per year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50; SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay
• Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage: claims made insurance in an amount of $2,000,000 per claim/$6,000,000 aggregate
• Health Insurance: physician pays a small premium deducted from paycheck
• Liquidated Damages: 70-mile and 2-year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary
• Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)
• Residency Stipend: up to $25,000 (requires up to 2-year service commitment)
• Sign-on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)
• Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 10% of salary

Practice Location

• Portsmouth, OH 45662
• CAP accredited

Staffing

• 3 Histotechs, 2 Tech Assistants, 2 Cytotechnologists, Department Manager, Administrative Director

Case Load

• Approximately 9,500-10,000 surgical cases per year
• Approximately 1,000-1,500 non-GYN Cytology cases per year
• Approximately 7,000 GYN cases per year
• Cases are heavy in Breast, Lung, GI
• No autopsies, bone marrows, neuro, pediatric; minimal hematopathology

Equipment

• Meditech and Dragon Medical One

Practice Expectations

• Leadership experience
• Ability to assimilate to SOMC culture