Assistant Medical Examiner- Tidewater District

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Conference attendance allowance

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Tidewater District seeks an experienced forensic pathologist to join a three-pathologist staff. The Assistant Medical Examiner will lead death investigations, perform postmortem exams, supervise staff, and provide expert testimony.

Educational duties include teaching fellows and medical students; occasional travel; and participation in research. Virginia license and ABP forensic pathology board certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved medical school with postgraduate training in anatomic and forensic pathology.
• Board certification in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology and Virginia medical licensure.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication; ability to teach and supervise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct death investigations and postmortem examinations; perform ~250 medicolegal autopsies per year.
• Provide consultations, testify in court, and supervise staff and administrative duties.
• Educate forensic pathology fellows, medical students, and public safety officers; participate in committees.

Education

MD/DO; board-certified in forensic pathology; Virginia license

Job description

Title: Assistant Medical Examiner- Tidewater District

State Role Title:Physicians and Surgeons

Hiring Range: $235,000 - $305,000 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-TDWT

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/medical-examiner/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia OCME is a statewide medical examiner system with four regional district offices encompassing 16 forensic pathologists and a Chief Medical Examiner.
The Tidewater District of the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) that covers the eastern region of Virginia is seeking one (1) experienced forensic pathologist to join the staff of two (2) forensic pathologists, making a total of three (3) forensic pathologists. This location also has one (1) forensic pathologists’ assistant on staff to support the forensic pathologists.
The Assistant Medical Examiner’s responsibilities include death investigations, postmortem exams, approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year, consultations with interested parties, court testimony, and supervision of staff, and other administrative oversight duties. The position advises/ supervises local medical examiners as a part of a 77-year-old statewide medical examiner system. Educational responsibilities include the instruction of forensic pathology fellows, medical students, public safety officers and others. The office has a relationship with three medical schools and multiple universities in Virginia. The pathologist will participate in educational, training and research activities and participate on committees. University appointments are anticipated with rank determined by qualifications. Occasional overnight travel may be required. The Virginia OCME does not perform autopsies on Sundays. This particular office does not currently perform autopsies on Saturdays. Assistant Medical Examiners must be licensed in Virginia to practice medicine. Forensic Pathologists accreditation of the medical examiner system by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) requires Board Certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology within two years of employment.
The Virginia OCME does not perform autopsies on Sundays, and this office does not currently perform autopsies on Saturdays.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The candidate will be eligible for an annual $2,500 allowance to attend conferences for work. Eligible candidates are also eligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus or up to 80 hours of annual leave loaded.
This is an Open Until Filled Position and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of approved medical school, postgraduate training in anatomic and forensic pathology; certification as a specialist in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology; licensure to practice medicine in Virginia
• Completion of approved training program in forensic pathology; (at least one year of forensic experience).
• Ability to write and converse competently and clearly in the English language.
• Ability to get along with other professionals and community officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and a supervisor.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with medicolegal death investigations.
• Experience with testifying in court.
• Advanced training in cardiovascular pathology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, law or public health.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

This recruitment may qualify for exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including a sign on bonus or a leave grant, which may be offered with a 1-year tenure agreement.

Contact Information

Name: Deja Fontenot

Phone: Please contact via email

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.