Pathology - Forensic Physician

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Forensic Pathologist Location:

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Hillsborough County Job Responsibilities:

• Performs autopsies, including external and internal examination and fixed organ dissection. Interprets histological, toxicological, chemical, hematological, and micro-biologic laboratory results.
• Reviews medical records, law enforcement reports, and other reports as part of death investigation. Provides explanation of findings and opinions to families of deceased and other Client persons.
• Certifies indigent natural deaths, including external examinations, review requests for cremation and out of state body shipment.
• Provides opinions at departmental conferences or less formally, or other assistance to department members to resolve problems.
• Reviews case photographs, autopsy reports, and other file items prior to file sign-out.
• Provides testimony for depositions and at trial as an expert witness. Examines clothing, weapons, motor vehicles, and other items pertinent to death investigations.
• Investigates and interprets death scenes, including photographic documentation.
• Maintains eligibility for faculty appointment in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
• Performs / assists in the scientific identification of unknown decedents via comparative dental / body x-ray imaging.

Requirements:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
• Completed ACGME-accredited training in Forensic Pathology
• Board Certified (or eligible) in Forensic Pathology
• Valid medical license (Florida OR able to obtain within 6 months)
• Strong experience in forensic/autopsy-based investigations