Autopsy Pathologist

Houston Methodist Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Houston Methodist Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine seeks a full-time pathologist to provide autopsy services for the Houston Methodist Hospital System. Fellowship training in autopsy or forensic pathology is encouraged, with additional surgical pathology duties possible based on background and expertise.

A competitive salary with excellent benefits and relocation assistance are offered. The successful candidate will cover primary autopsy services, perform comprehensive examinations,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board certification in AP, AP/CP, AP/FP, or AP/NP.
• Texas medical license or eligibility.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage of the hospital system autopsy service.
• Perform comprehensive post-mortem examinations.
• Generate timely, detailed autopsy reports and communicate findings to clinical teams, families, and colleagues.
• Teach and supervise residents and fellows on autopsy rotations.
• Contribute to scholarship, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO with board certification (AP/CP/AP-FP/AP/NP)

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center

Methodist Pathology Associates (MPA), Houston, Texas, is seeking a full-time pathologist to provide autopsy services for the Houston Methodist Hospital System (HMHS). The successful candidate will have a proven track record of providing outstanding autopsy and diagnostic services, and of working effectively with colleagues, technical personnel, and other professionals. Candidates with fellowship training in autopsy pathology or forensic pathology are encouraged to apply. Additional surgical pathology services will be considered based on the candidate's background and expertise. A competitive salary with excellent benefits is offered, and assistance with relocation can be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage of the hospital system autopsy service.
• Perform comprehensive post-mortem examinations.
• Generate timely, detailed autopsy reports and communicate findings to clinical teams, families, and pathology colleagues.
• Teach and supervise residents and fellows on autopsy rotations.
• Contribute to the academic mission through scholarship, research, and/or quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) and Board certification in AP, AP/CP, AP/FP, or AP/NP.
• Has or is eligible for a Texas medical license.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

About Us

MPA is the exclusive provider of pathology services for the HMHS and currently has 90 faculty and 40 trainees. The HMHS has eight hospitals (approximately 2,700 beds) in the Houston area. Our outlying hospitals continue to expand, and a new hospital tower in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) will add 400 beds and open in 2027. The new tower also contains a new autopsy suite. The training programs and autopsy service are based at our academic medical center/quaternary hospital in the TMC.

HMHS has a primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medical College, and the successful candidate may be eligible for a faculty appointment. Opportunities exist for optional collaborative research interactions and other academic endeavors. A competitive salary with excellent benefits is offered, and assistance with relocation can be provided.

Our success as an organization is due to the diversity of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.