Pathologist, CLIA Laboratory Medical Director - Per Diem

At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive, and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.

The CLIA Laboratory Medical Director provides clinical, scientific, regulatory, and quality oversight for the organization's high-complexity core clinical laboratory, ensuring compliance with CLIA and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role provides medical consultation to clinicians, oversees the quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of laboratory testing, and leads quality management and continuous improvement initiatives that promote patient safety and high-quality laboratory services. In partnership with laboratory operations leadership, the Medical Director evaluates new technologies, supports operational excellence, and serves as the laboratory representative on The Vancouver Clinic's Quality Committee, collaborating to advance clinical excellence, patient safety, care experience, timeliness, affordability, and overall quality of care.

Additional details: 

• No call

• M.D. / D.O.

• Board Certification in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

• Unrestricted Washington State Medical License (or ability to obtain)

• Experience supervising high complexity testing in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting

• Compensation is $199.00 per hour

• Non-benefit eligible position

• Clinic provided malpractice coverage

• Compensation information is provided based on available data at the time of posting and is subject to change. 

We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage. We enjoy year-round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous professional sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

We recognize that each person’s unique experience, identity, and perspective advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in our organization and position.

Michele Ritter

Physician & APC Recruiter

[email protected]

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, 409A Deferred Compensation Plan (for eligible shareholder physicians) and 4% employer matching contribution. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace.  Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.