No salary listed — similar Pathologist roles pay ~$300k (median of 288 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Pathology — ranked against 206 active roles in this specialty
Pathologist - Medical Director
About the Role
Pathologist Medical Director for hospital-based surgical pathology. Monday-Friday, 8-hour days. Las Cruces, NM.
Join Physicians Practice Enhancement LLC as a Pathologist Medical Director – No Weekends in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Physicians Practice Enhancement LLC in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will oversee surgical pathology operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care. They will also collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning, quality assurance, and clinical research initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have extensive experience in hospital-based surgical pathology and proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Proficiency in managed care systems, EMR/EHR platforms, and relevant regulatory standards like FDA, NCQA, and HIPAA is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist - Medical Director at Physicians Practice Enhancement a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pathology — ranked against 206 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Pathologist roles.
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