Pathology Medical Director | Florida Gulf Coast | High-Autonomy Role

HCA Healthcare Pathology Services is seeking a Board-Certified AP/CP Pathologist to serve as Medical Director at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for a pathologist seeking autonomy, leadership, and practice stability while enjoying the support and resources of one of the nation's largest pathology organizations.

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As part of HCA Healthcare Pathology Services, you'll join a network of more than 200 board-certified pathologists providing services across more than 100 hospitals nationwide. Physicians benefit from national resources and collaboration while maintaining meaningful local leadership and clinical impact.

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This opportunity is ideal for a pathologist who values independence and wants to serve as the dedicated pathology leader for a hospital and its medical staff. The Medical Director will oversee an established hospital-based practice, work closely with clinicians and hospital leadership, and help drive quality patient care and laboratory excellence.

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Practice Highlights:

• Medical Director leadership role
• Full-scope AP/CP practice
• Approximately 3,500 surgical pathology cases annually
• Approximately 600 non-GYN cytology cases annually
• Established referral base and collaborative medical staff
• Professional autonomy with the support of HCA's national pathology network
• J-1 waiver support may be available for qualified candidates with prior independent pathology practice experience before coming to the United States
• Hospital Highlights:

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HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is a 392-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center serving Florida's Nature Coast region.

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Nationally acclaimed Heart Institute
• Accredited Community Cancer Program
• Healthgrades Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety
• Recognized among Healthgrades' Top 100 Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, and Prostate Surgery

Gulf Coast Living Perfect for Work/Life Balance

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Hudson offers the lifestyle many physicians seek but rarely find:

coastal living, a strong sense of community, and a healthy work-life balance. Located along Florida's Gulf Coast just one hour north of Tampa, Hudson combines a relaxed pace of life with easy access to major city amenities.

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Residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, waterfront dining, and nearby natural attractions including Weeki Wachee Springs and Crystal River. With shorter commutes, less congestion, and proximity to Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, physicians can enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work.

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Are You the Right Fit?

We're looking for a pathologist who is excited about combining clinical excellence with leadership and autonomy. You may be an excellent fit if you:

• Are Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Have hospital-based pathology experience and enjoy collaborating with medical staff and hospital leadership
• Are comfortable practicing the full scope of AP and CP
• Value autonomy and are interested in serving as the dedicated pathology leader for a hospital
• Possess strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

This opportunity is particularly attractive for experienced community pathologists, Associate Medical Directors ready to take the next step into leadership, and physicians seeking an independent practice environment supported by a nationally recognized pathology network.

About HCA Healthcare

At HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission:
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

We strive to put patients at the center of everything we do at HCA Healthcare. In pursuit of our goal to enhance patient care, we take a comprehensive approach to clinical quality. Across our organization, we integrate systems of care and leverage technology and robust data sets with the intention of consistently delivering the highest-quality care and providing a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.