Senior Forensic Pathologist & Deputy Medical Examiner

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Insurance

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a Deputy Medical Examiner to assist with daily operations of the Medical Examiner’s Office, including performing examinations, autopsies, and data interpretation. You will sign official documents and testify in court, while ensuring adherence to professional standards and department procedures.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with families and agencies, and ongoing education to stay current with forensic practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical college.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology required within two years of hire.
• Texas medical license eligible within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and conducts inquests to determine cause and manner of death.
• Signs official documents and issues death certificates.
• Testifies as an expert forensic witness in court.
• Maintains relations with agencies and departments at multiple levels.
• Oversees staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking a Deputy Medical Examiner to assist with daily operations of the Medical Examiner’s Office, including performing examinations, autopsies, and data interpretation. You will sign official documents and testify in court, while ensuring adherence to professional standards and department procedures.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with families and agencies, and ongoing education to stay current with forensic practices and regulatory requirements.