Assistant Medical Examiner- Tidewater District
About The Position
The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is seeking an experienced forensic pathologist to join the Tidewater District office, which covers the eastern region of Virginia. This role will be part of a team of three forensic pathologists, supported by a forensic pathologist's assistant. The position involves death investigations, postmortem examinations, approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year, consultations, court testimony, and supervision of staff. The Assistant Medical Examiner will also advise and supervise local medical examiners within the statewide system. Educational responsibilities include instructing forensic pathology fellows, medical students, and public safety officers, with anticipated university appointments. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Autopsies are not performed on Sundays, and this specific office does not currently perform autopsies on Saturdays.
Requirements
- Graduate of approved medical school
- Postgraduate training in anatomic and forensic pathology
- Certification as a specialist in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology
- Licensure to practice medicine in Virginia
- Completion of approved training program in forensic pathology
- At least one year of forensic experience
- Ability to write and converse competently and clearly in the English language
- Ability to get along with other professionals and community officials
- Ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and a supervisor
- Forensic Pathologists accreditation of the medical examiner system by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) requires Board Certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology within two years of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with medicolegal death investigations
- Experience with testifying in court
- Advanced training in cardiovascular pathology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, law or public health
Responsibilities
- Conduct death investigations
- Perform postmortem examinations
- Conduct approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year
- Provide consultations with interested parties
- Provide court testimony
- Supervise staff
- Perform other administrative oversight duties
- Advise and supervise local medical examiners
- Instruct forensic pathology fellows, medical students, and public safety officers
- Participate in educational, training, and research activities
- Participate on committees
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
- Sick leave
- Family/personal leave
- Annual leave
- Annual $2,500 allowance to attend conferences
- Up to $10,000 sign on bonus or up to 80 hours of annual leave loaded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
