Community Hospital Pathologist/ Medical Director

Pathologist — Medical Director Opportunity

Compensation: $360,000 base plus bonus and full benefits package

Morristown Pathology Associates (MPA) is a well-established, physician-owned group of 28 pathologists (growing to 30), providing comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services across multiple Atlantic Health System hospital locations. This is a newly awarded hospital contract, created to support continued growth within the Atlantic Health System network.

MPA is seeking a board-certified Pathologist to join as Medical Director at a 280-bed Atlantic Health System hospital in Freehold, NJ. This is a leadership role within a collegial, well-resourced group that offers the stability of a large multi-site practice with the autonomy of a focused hospital assignment.

● Medical Director role for the hospital site

● 1.5 pathologist FTE coverage at this location

● 30–50 surgical pathology cases per day

● Approximately 3,000 cytology cases annually, predominantly thyroid FNAs

● Responsibilities include frozen section coverage and participation in hospital/tumor board meetings

● Call coverage is shared with the main group — not carried solo

● Supported by a large, stable group of 28 (growing to 30) pathologists across the Atlantic Health System

● Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

● Active or eligible New Jersey medical license

● New Jersey Bioanalytical Laboratory License required

● Experience with thyroid FNA cytology preferred

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Details

Base Salary

$360,000

Bonus

Performance bonus eligibility

Benefits

Full benefits package

Vacation

6 weeks

Freehold sits in the heart of Monmouth County, conveniently positioned roughly halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, with easy access to both metro areas as well as the Jersey Shore. The community offers a well-rounded mix of suburban living, historic character (including Revolutionary War-era landmarks and the Monmouth Battle Monument), and strong local schools.

Residents enjoy a low-key, family-friendly pace with plenty of parks and outdoor space — including Turkey Swamp Park — along with a healthy local economy and median household income above the national average. The area's central location makes weekend trips to the beach, the city, or the mountains equally practical, giving physicians relocating here genuine flexibility in lifestyle.

Morristown Pathology Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing high-quality pathology services across the Atlantic Health System.