"Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Pathology"

Job Summary

The Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, who could hold additional administrative posts as the Medical Director and Section Chief of the Clinical Pathology department at Wellstar MCG Health. This position ensures laboratory testing meets high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. It involves leading regulatory compliance, quality management, laboratory accreditation, and clinical decision support. Collaboration with hospital leadership, laboratory staff, and clinical teams is required to optimize performance, implement new methodologies, and enhance patient care. This position is not on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Compliance: Establish and maintain laboratory procedures, ensuring compliance with AU Medical Center's mission, values, medical staff bylaws, and relevant policies, regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
• Regulatory & Accreditation Oversight: Ensure laboratory operations comply with federal, state, and accrediting bodies' standards, including CAP proficiency testing, CLIA requirements, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Quality Management & Patient Safety: Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management program, ensuring accurate and clinically relevant laboratory results.
• Operational Leadership: Participate in managerial and operational decisions to ensure efficient lab functioning, including process optimization and best practices.
• Personnel & Staff Development: Maintain a competent workforce by overseeing recruitment, training, evaluation, and professional development of laboratory personnel.
• Clinical Consultation & Collaboration: Provide consultation to healthcare providers on laboratory test selection, result interpretation, and impact on patient management.
• Lab Safety & Environmental Monitoring: Conduct monthly lab walk-throughs to assess safety, workflow efficiency, and address infrastructure or equipment needs.
• New Test Development & Validation: Oversee the selection, evaluation, and validation of new diagnostic tests and their integration into clinical workflows.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Track laboratory productivity, throughput, and efficiency to meet performance metrics and patient care standards.
• Education & Training: Lead continuing professional education for medical staff, residents, and laboratory personnel on best practices in clinical pathology.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent. Board certification in Pathology (AP/CP or CP Only). Georgia Medical license or eligibility. Ability to obtain hospital privileges. Strong background in clinical decision support, test utilization management, and laboratory quality improvement. Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Pathology, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Expertise in laboratory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Experience with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission requirements. For Assistant Professor: Early career with appropriate post-graduate training. For Associate Professor: At least five years at Assistant Professor rank or equivalent. For Professor: At least five years at Associate Professor rank or equivalent. Required qualifications include evidence of teaching ability, scholarly activity, and successful experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proficiency testing programs and external quality assessments.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) integration and laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Prior involvement in academic teaching and residency/fellowship training programs.
• Fellowship training in Clinical Pathology subspecialties (e.g., Clinical Chemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine).
• Strong collaborative skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in laboratory test validation and implementation of new diagnostic assays.
• Participation in clinical research, including translational studies and investigational testing.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This is a full-time, year-round position. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements, subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, and wellness options. Rank and salary are based on factors including experience and market data. Advancement through faculty ranks occurs via annual Promotion and Tenure process.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools, with campuses in Augusta and Athens, and partnerships across Georgia for clinical training.