Autopsy Pathologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

11d • $269,000 - $321,000

About The Position

The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-time academic Autopsy pathologist to serve as the Medical Director of Decedent Affairs. The role provides medical leadership for the hospital’s decedent management processes, including adult and perinatal pathways. The candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for pathologists and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team. The successful candidate will join a collegial team of faculty, fellows, and residents committed to world-class diagnostics, education, and discovery. The position also includes clinical coverage of the autopsy service and the surgical pathology service(s) if applicable, depending on the candidate’s interest and qualifications.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess and MD or DO (or equivalent), board certification n Pathology (AP or AP/CP) and a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with forensic pathology fellowship training are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder decedent management processes, preferably within acute care or academic medical environments.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across service lines and communicate effectively with grieving families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quality improvement, informatics, regulatory compliance, or operational leadership strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical leadership for the hospital’s decedent management processes, including adult and perinatal pathways.
• Clinical coverage of the autopsy service and the surgical pathology service(s) if applicable, depending on the candidate’s interest and qualifications.

Benefits

• HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree