Forensic Pathologist & Medico-Legal Consultant

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine seeks a fully qualified forensic pathologist to perform post-mortem examinations and render medical opinions on manner of death. The role includes reviewing medical histories, dictating autopsy reports, and interpreting toxicology and pathology evidence.

The candidate will serve as an expert in court or depositions as needed. Requirements include an MD/DO with PA licensure, pathology residency, and forensic pathology fellowship; board-eligibility is expected within two years of

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Pennsylvania licensure and pathology residency.
• Fellowship in forensic pathology with board-eligibility consideration.
• Ambitious candidates pursuing AP or AP/CP board certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-mortem examinations and determine cause of death.
• Review decedents' clinical histories and lab results.
• Dictate autopsy reports with precision and clarity.
• Interpret toxicology, neuropathology and other expert reports.
• Provide expert court testimony and consult on medico-legal cases.
• Collaborate with department pathologists and supervise staff.

Skills

Autopsy performance

Court testimony

Medical records review

Education

MD/DO degree

Pathology residency

Forensic pathology fellowship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical records systems

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine seeks a fully qualified forensic pathologist to perform post-mortem examinations and render medical opinions on manner of death. The role includes reviewing medical histories, dictating autopsy reports, and interpreting toxicology and pathology evidence.

The candidate will serve as an expert in court or depositions as needed. Requirements include an MD/DO with PA licensure, pathology residency, and forensic pathology fellowship; board-eligibility is expected within two years of