*Description*Position SummaryUNC Health is seeking a Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services and serve as Medical Director of the laboratory at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service‑oriented role supporting high‑quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.
*Clinical ResponsibilitiesAnatomic and Clinical Pathology Services Provide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting. * Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required. * Participate in cytology services (e.g., non‑gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs. * Ensure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports. * Meet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign‑out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.
Clinical Collaboration
*Medical Director Of Pathology Responsibilities*As Medical Director, the Pathologist will provide leadership and oversight for pathology and laboratory services at the assigned UNC Health hospital, including:
Medical directorship duties are expected to be integrated into the overall role and compensated consistent with UNC Health pathology benchmarks.
Operational Expectations
*QualificationsRequired MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. * Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP). * Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina. * Demonstrated competence in general surgical pathology. * Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
*Preferred** Prior experience in a hospital or non‑academic pathology practice. * Experience serving as a pathology or laboratory medical director. * Familiarity with UNC Health–style integrated delivery systems. * Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.
Work Environment
*Compensation & Benefits** Competitive compensation aligned with pathology and medical director benchmarks. * Comprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support. * Relocation assistance may be available.
To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
*Qualifications*Primary Location: Smithfield, NC, US
Department: UNC Faculty Physicians - UNC Health
Shift: DAY JOB
