Medical Director, Pathology

PathologyFull-Time

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Job Description

  • About Us: Our Vision & Values
  • At SBMF, we are committed to becoming a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization through investment in quality, technology, and community. We work together toward this goal by staying grounded in our RISE values:
  • Respect: We value others, honor diverse perspectives, and embrace our differences.
  • Innovation: We lean into change, recognizing that healthcare constantly evolves and creativity is key.
  • Stewardship: We practice social and fiscal responsibility in everything we do.

Excellence: We deliver accurate, timely service and clear communication to our clients, our community, and one another.

Lead. Influence. Grow.

South Bend Medical Foundation (SBMF) is seeking an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to serve as Medical Director for our Kalamazoo, Michigan practice. This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a growing pathology organization that has served patients and physicians since 1912. This position works in conjunction with one of the Midwest's premier health systems.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

SBMF is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit pathology and blood center serving hospitals, clinics, and physician practices throughout northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a physician leader interested in advancing pathology services within a well-established organization known for quality, responsiveness, and strong physician relationships.

Highlights

  • Medical Director responsibilities with significant influence on operations, quality initiatives, and service delivery
  • Partnership with executive leadership to support continued organizational growth
  • Affiliation with one of the Midwest's leading hospital systems
  • Approximately 14,400 surgical pathology cases annually at the Kalamazoo site
  • Diverse and clinically engaging case volume
  • No autopsy responsibilities

Exceptional Compensation Package

  • Aggressive compensation package
  • Substantial sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive relocation assistance
  • Generous incentive plan
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Flexible paid time off

As a 501(c)(3) organization, SBMF may qualify eligible physicians for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in AP/CP
  • Prior leadership experience preferred
  • Fellowship training welcomed
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in Michigan and Indiana

Live and Lead in Kalamazoo

Enjoy affordable housing, short commutes, access to Lake Michigan, year-round outdoor recreation, and convenient proximity to major Midwest cities for travel, sports, entertainment, and dining.

Candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to: jwalsh@sbmf.org

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be board certified/eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with sub-specialty fellowship training helpful. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to obtain unrestricted medical licenses in Indiana and Michigan is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will oversee pathology operations, quality initiatives, and service delivery at the Kalamazoo site. They will partner with executive leadership to support organizational growth and maintain strong physician relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic PathologyMedical LeadershipQuality ImprovementOperations Management

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $300k (middle half $264k–$320k)335 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Michigan629 active22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentMichigan Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment629 active listings, Nov 2026
Pathology hiring demand#24 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed
New Pathology listings78 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pathologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
1
$160k
2
$475k-500k
1
$503k
1
$507k

Annual compensation range

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#2

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$262k-$503k
#3

AP/CP Pathologist (GU, GYN, or Breast Pathology)

$325k-$498k
#4

PHYSICIAN - Pathology (0.8-1.0 FTE) - Fargo, ND

$1 - $1M
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About South Bend Medical Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
South Bend, Indiana
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Substantial Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Relocation Assistance
Generous Incentive Plan
Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Flexible Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,216/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.