Assistant Medical Examiner – Forensic Pathology

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

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.