Pathology Medical Director

HCA Healthcare
Denver, CO

HCA Healthcare Pathology Services | Continental Division

HCA HealthONE Aurora


HCA Healthcare Pathology Services is seeking an experienced Pathology Medical Director to join our team at HCA HealthONE Aurora, a 346‑bed Level II Trauma Center located just outside Denver, Colorado.


HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, with 185+ hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care across 20 states and the United Kingdom. Our pathology service line includes 200+ board‑certified, multispecialty pathologists delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based diagnostic services across more than 100 hospitals.


Position Highlights

  • Medical Director role at a busy acute care hospital
  • Full‑scope AP/CP practice
  • Strong leadership presence within hospital service lines
  • Collaborative environment with strong subspecialty support
  • Affiliation with one of the nation’s most recognized healthcare systems


Qualified Candidates

  • Board Certified in AP and CP
  • 3+ years of hospital‑based Medical Director experience preferred
  • Comfortable across the full range of AP/CP responsibilities
  • Strong thoracic pathology experience preferred
  • Proficiency in:
  • Acute care general surgical pathology
  • Frozen sections
  • Clinical pathology interpretations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships with medical staff and hospital leadership
  • Eligible for Colorado medical licensure


Subspecialty experience or interest in breast, lung, bone & soft tissue, cytopathology, or gynecologic oncology is an asset (but not required).


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive physician compensation
  • Additional compensation opportunities for:
  • Call coverage
  • Administrative services (when applicable)
  • Potential incentives (exceptional circumstances):
  • Minimum base guarantee
  • Sign‑on/commencement bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Quality incentives


Comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Paid malpractice with tail
  • Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • CME allowance + CME time off
  • License reimbursement
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Robust paid time away and family‑focused benefits


About HCA HealthONE Aurora

  • 346 beds | Level II Trauma Center
  • 11 Operating Rooms
  • Strong programs in:
  • Spine & joint
  • Cardiovascular
  • Robotics & general surgery
  • Part of the HCA HealthONE system, ranked the #1 large healthcare system in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health


Why Denver?

  • 300+ days of sunshine annually
  • Easy access to world‑class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation
  • Thriving food, arts, and craft brewing scene
  • Diverse housing options from urban to suburban to rural acreage
  • Family‑friendly communities with excellent quality of life

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