Autopsy Pathologist & Decedent Affairs Director (Academic)

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 269,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Job summary

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc. seeks a full-time Pathologist to serve as the Medical Director of Decedent Affairs, providing medical direction for hospital decedent management. This role involves overseeing policies and quality improvement initiatives while engaging with families and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires an MD or equivalent and board certification in Pathology. The salary range is competitive, with additional performance-based incentives and benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic or forensic pathology preferred.
• Ability to lead decedent management processes in acute care or academic settings.
• Experience in quality improvement or regulatory compliance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for decedent management processes.
• Oversee policies and engage with grieving families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for decedent care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-building

Education

MD or DO, board certified in Pathology

Job description

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc. seeks a full-time Pathologist to serve as the Medical Director of Decedent Affairs, providing medical direction for hospital decedent management. This role involves overseeing policies and quality improvement initiatives while engaging with families and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires an MD or equivalent and board certification in Pathology. The salary range is competitive, with additional performance-based incentives and benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.