Supervisory Physician (Pathology) GP-0602-14

DHA • Dover, DE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Dover, Delaware, at Dover Air Force Base (AFB), a United States Air Force (USAF) installation. Dover AFB is home to the 436th Airlift Wing and serves as the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense. The base has a rich history, originating from the Municipal Airport, Dover Airdrome, which began construction in March 1941. It was converted to a U.S. Army Air Corps airfield shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and has undergone several name changes before becoming Dover Air Force Base on January 13, 1948. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) for medical malpractice liability, eliminating the need for separate insurance. Working for the Department of Defense offers numerous benefits, including competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment options, and a retirement package with a Thrift Savings Plan that includes employer matching contributions. Management prefers candidates who have completed a Forensic Pathology Fellowship and are Board Certified in Pathology. Salary negotiation may be possible for individuals new to federal service, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled Pathology and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Forensic Pathology Fellowship
• Board Certification in Pathology

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads a team of medical and technical staff by managing daily operations, evaluating performance, resolving conflicts, and overseeing hiring and training.
• Directs the mission of the Forensic Pathology division by establishing priorities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of all casework.
• Performs and leads complex forensic autopsies and death investigations to determine the cause and manner of death, particularly in highly sensitive or difficult cases.
• Provides authoritative expert consultation to military commanders, legal counsel, and criminal investigators on forensic pathology matters and investigation outcomes.
• Delivers expert medical testimony in legal proceedings, defending and explaining complex autopsy findings to courts and legal authorities.
• Ensures the division's compliance with professional accreditation standards by managing quality assurance programs and conducting rigorous peer reviews of casualty and autopsy reports.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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