Senior Forensic Pathologist - Autopsies & Investigations

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks/year

11 paid holidays/year

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/yr

Paid parental leave

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Broward County’s District Seventeen Medical Examiner's Office in Broward County, FL, seeks a board-certified forensic pathologist to determine causes of death through autopsies, supervise investigations, and prepare reports for legal and public health use.

The role requires an MD, Florida licensure, and certification in anatomic/forensic pathology with fellowship training; responsibilities include on-site work, testimony, and oversight of pathology services.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an LCME-accredited medical school (M.D.).
• Must be board certified in anatomic & forensic pathology or obtain certification within two years.
• Licensure to practice medicine in Florida is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs full forensic autopsies and external body examinations to determine cause and manner of death.
• Conducts on-site death investigations and scene work as needed.
• Reports findings, testifies when required, and assists in training.

Education

Medical degree (M.D.)

Florida medical license

Board certification in anatomic & forensic pathology

Forensic pathology fellowship

Job description

Broward County’s District Seventeen Medical Examiner's Office in Broward County, FL, seeks a board-certified forensic pathologist to determine causes of death through autopsies, supervise investigations, and prepare reports for legal and public health use.

The role requires an MD, Florida licensure, and certification in anatomic/forensic pathology with fellowship training; responsibilities include on-site work, testimony, and oversight of pathology services.