Assistant/Associate Medical Director, Clinical Laboratories

Huntington Hospital, a distinguished non-profit community hospital within Northwell Health, is seeking a Board-Certified AP/CP Pathologist for a pivotal dual role as Staff Pathologist and Assistant/Associate Medical Director, Clinical Laboratories. This exceptional opportunity involves contributing to both clinical excellence and departmental oversight within a high-volume department. The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in overseeing clinical laboratories and strength in anatomic/surgical pathology, complemented by demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Practice Info

• Dual role as Staff Pathologist and Assistant/Associate Medical Director, Clinical Laboratories
• High-volume department managing over 900,000 clinical laboratory tests annually
• Handles 15,000+ surgical specimens and more than 14,000 cytology specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological cases) annually
• Distinguished by a robust surgical oncology program and complex clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department's clinical laboratories
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee clinical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration
• Collaborate effectively with hospital administration, medical staff, and other departments to optimize clinical laboratory testing and patient care pathways
• Participate in budget planning, resource allocation, and technology adoption within the department
• Serve as liaison for laboratory services within the hospital and the broader Northwell Health system

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Academic appointment with The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience

Benefits

• Benefits package

Requirements

• Board-Certified AP/CP Pathologist
• Robust experience overseeing clinical laboratories
• Strength in anatomic/surgical pathology
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Possession of, or ability to acquire New York State Certificates of Qualification in the various laboratory sections (e.g., Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Diagnostic Immunology)
• Significant post-fellowship experience is strongly preferred
• Fellowship training in a surgical pathology subspecialty is highly advantageous