Public Health Forensic Pathologist — Impact & Growth

City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health seeks a skilled Forensic Pathologist to lead medicolegal death investigations. You will apply advanced pathology knowledge to determine cause and manner of death and collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and families.

Responsibilities include exam planning, documentation, and interagency coordination, under the direction of senior forensic pathology leadership. A PA license and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
• Completion of an internship in an approved hospital.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or combined Anatomic/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
• Must obtain PA medical license within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized medical and forensic pathology work in medicolegal death investigations.
• Determine cause and manner of death and evaluate findings.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, physicians, and government officials.
• Prepare accurate documentation of examination findings and reports.
• Communicate findings compassionately with families and stakeholders.
• Maintain professional standards, ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Forensic pathology

Analytical reasoning

Interagency collaboration

Documentation and reporting

Communication with families

Education

MD/DO degree

Internship completion

ABP Anatomic Pathology certification

PA medical license within 6 months

Job description

The City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health seeks a skilled Forensic Pathologist to lead medicolegal death investigations. You will apply advanced pathology knowledge to determine cause and manner of death and collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and families.

Responsibilities include exam planning, documentation, and interagency coordination, under the direction of senior forensic pathology leadership. A PA license and board certification are required.