Pathology Physician Opportunity Details

Medical Microbiologist - Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Job Description

OU Health - The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Medical Microbiologist (Assistant Professor to Professor)
 
Department of Pathology | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
The Department of Pathology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member to join our Clinical Pathology division. This position offers a flexible faculty appointment (Assistant Professor to Professor) on the  Clinician, Clinician-Educator, or Clinician-Scientist track , tailored to the candidate's experience, expertise, and career goals.
 
Qualifications
 
  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Pathology (CP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
  • Board certification, eligibility, or current fellowship training in  Medical Microbiology .
  • Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Oklahoma.
  • A collaborative, proactive approach to working within a comprehensive lab medicine service line.
  • A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring pathology residents and medical students.
Preferred Skills:
  • Subspecialty interest or expertise in  Molecular Diagnostics  or  Pathology Informatics .
     

 
Areas of Responsibility
 
I. Clinical Service
  • Provide expert professional services in medical microbiology and clinical pathology for OU Health, Inc.
  • Consult with medical staff and hospital administration to optimize pathology services and patient care.
  • Ensure laboratory services meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Participate in the clinical pathology on-call rotation and provide backup support for departmental colleagues.
  • Engage in Medical and Dental Staff committees as outlined in hospital bylaws.
     
II. Education & Mentorship
  • Deliver high-quality training to pathology residents and fellows through formal conferences and side-by-side instruction.
  • Contribute to the medical school curriculum through didactic lectures and student mentoring.
  • Provide technical and clinical guidance to medical technologists regarding emerging technologies and test applications.
III. Research & Scholarship
  • Develop and sustain independent or collaborative scholarly projects.
  • Disseminate findings through publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Represent the Department by presenting research at national and international academic conferences.

Shape the future of healthcare with OU Health — where your expertise makes an impact on patients, learners, and communities every day.

Elevate Your Career with OU Health

Join OU Health , where physicians and advanced practice providers lead the way in transforming healthcare across Oklahoma and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines cutting-edge clinical care , groundbreaking research , and innovative education to create better outcomes for patients — and rewarding careers for providers.

When you become part of OU Health, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled colleagues , teach the next generation of healthcare professionals , and contribute to research that shapes the future of medicine . Our integrated care model ensures that every provider has the support, technology, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional care at every stage of life.

Why Choose OU Health

  • Nationally Recognized Children’s Care
    Home to Oklahoma’s only comprehensive pediatric heart transplant program and a nationally recognized leader in children’s services.

  • Most Specialized Network
    The state’s largest and most comprehensive specialty and subspecialty physician practice.

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
    The only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma — one of just 73 nationwide.

  • Level I Trauma Excellence
    Oklahoma’s leader in Level I trauma care for more than 30 years.

Contact Email: brent.holland@ouhealth.com
Employer: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Pathology
Salary Range: