Forensic Pathologist — Cutting-Edge Autopsy Team, Colorado

El Paso County; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health plan

Generous pension

Historic raises and bonuses

Job summary

El Paso County in Colorado Springs seeks a board-certified forensic pathologist to perform complete autopsies, interpret medicolegal findings, and provide expert testimony. You will prepare detailed reports, coordinate with law enforcement, and contribute to death investigations within the county and surrounding jurisdictions.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a generous pension, and opportunities for CME, teaching, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Graduate from an accredited pathology residency and forensic fellowship or forensic fellowship in progress.
• Board-certified in anatomical pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
• Board-certified in forensic pathology within two years of start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete forensic autopsies and evaluates information to establish cause and manner of death.
• Prepares detailed autopsy reports and confers with family, law enforcement, and judicial personnel.
• Completes death certificates.
• Testifies in criminal and civil trials.
• Advises death scene investigators and other coroners as needed.
• Produces records related to forensic autopsies.
• Remains informed of developments in forensic pathology.
• May participate in disaster response as part of the team.

Skills

Forensic autopsies

Death scene investigations

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Accredited medical school

Pathology residency + forensic fellowship

Tools

VertiQ case management

Lodox imaging

Dragon dictation system

Job description

El Paso County in Colorado Springs seeks a board-certified forensic pathologist to perform complete autopsies, interpret medicolegal findings, and provide expert testimony. You will prepare detailed reports, coordinate with law enforcement, and contribute to death investigations within the county and surrounding jurisdictions.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a generous pension, and opportunities for CME, teaching, and professional growth.