Pathology - Forensic Physician

Location : This North Carolina city is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. In recent surveys, more than 70 percent of residents and visitors rated Greenville as great place to live and a great place for quality of life. Healthcare Organization : A mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. Opportunity : Forensic Pathologist Full-time permanent position BE / BC forensic / autopsy pathologist- Required Applicants should be board certified by the American Board of Pathology in either anatomic pathology (AP) or anatomic and clinical pathology (AP / CP) and if not already certified in forensic pathology (FP), are expected to obtain certification within one year of hire. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and advances in the field of forensic pathology and medicolegal death investigation is necessary. Clinical responsibilities : Reviewing investigative reports to determine jurisdiction. Determining the need for and extent of postmortem examination. Direction of assistants in preparing bodies for autopsy including appropriate photography for documentation. Performing autopsies and obtaining appropriate specimens for laboratory analysis. Performing microscopic analysis when appropriate. Determination of cause and manner of death. Preparation and completion of reports of findings in a timely manner. Review of current literature as necessary to assist in formulation of decisions. Provide expert witness testimony in court Teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and law enforcement personnel. Consult with prosecution and defense attorneys in preparation for court proceedings. Compensation : Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package to include : annual administrative stipend, relocation assistance, vacation, sick, and holidays, malpractice (with tail), 401k, 457b, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.