Assistant Medical Examiner

City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 229,580 - 295,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Federal student loan forgiveness

Generous health benefits

Pension benefits

Part-time positions available

Job summary

A city public health department seeks a qualified Assistant Medical Examiner in Philadelphia to determine the causes of death and oversee the medical examiner's duties. Successful candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and board certification in forensic pathology. This role offers competitive salaries, with a range between $229K and $295K, flexible work conditions, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Possession of a certificate in forensic pathology.
• Ability to work in required environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Determine cause and manner of deaths under medical examiner's jurisdiction.
• Ensure criminal acts or negligence are identified.
• Oversee activities during evening and weekend shifts.

Skills

Forensic pathology certification

Medical practice

Criminal acts determination

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree

Completed internship

Forensic pathology certificate

Job description

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City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health pay range

This range is provided by City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$229,580.00/yr - $295,176.00/yr

Open Date: 11/24/2025

Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary – $229K – $295K! No City of Philadelphia residency requirement!

The Medical Examiner’s Office of the Department of Public Health is hiring doctors with board certification in forensic pathology to join their committed team. If you are ready to take your forensic pathology career to the next level with unique experience in a large county jurisdiction and a career filled with total rewards and benefits, apply by December 14, 2025.

Please attach a copy of your board certification so we can complete the review of your application. We offer competitive salary, federal student loan forgiveness, and generous health and pension benefits. Part‑time positions are available!

This is specialized medical work in the determination of the cause and manner of deaths coming under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner. Work includes determining the existence of criminal acts or negligence on the part of the person or persons responsible and also involves assuming responsibility for activities of the medical examiner's office in the evening and on assigned weekend shifts. The class is distinguished from lower‑level pathologists by the employee's demonstrated mastery of forensic pathology. Contact with families and a variety of governmental agencies, hospitals, physicians, and others in the conduct of individual cases is a significant aspect of the work.

Work is performed under the general direction of a higher‑level forensic pathologist. Working conditions involve disagreeable aspects, which can only be partially controlled.

Anticipated Eligibility

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline (March 14, 2026) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy, with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy and completion of an internship in an approved hospital.

Possession of a certificate in forensic pathology as issued by the American Board of Pathology.

Physical and Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued by the State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine within six months of appointment and during tenure of employment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Public Health and Hospitals and Health Care

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