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Forensics Pathologist Jobs in Dothan, AL (NOW HIRING)

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How much do forensics pathologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for forensics pathologist in Dothan, AL is $37.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.28 and $43.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is there a high demand for forensic pathologists?

Forensic pathologists are in high demand due to increasing needs for death investigations and crime scene analysis. Employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average, especially in medical examiner offices, hospitals, and forensic laboratories, requiring specialized training and certification.

What is the difference between Forensics Pathologist vs Medical Examiner?

AspectForensics PathologistMedical Examiner
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, board certification in forensic pathologyMedical degree, pathology residency, often board-certified in forensic pathology or anatomic pathology
Work EnvironmentMedical examiner's office, morgues, crime scenesCoroner's or medical examiner's office, hospitals, morgues
Primary RolePerforming autopsies to determine cause of death, analyzing forensic evidenceInvestigating deaths, determining cause and manner of death, testifying in court

While both Forensics Pathologists and Medical Examiners perform autopsies and work in death investigations, Forensics Pathologists specialize in forensic autopsies and evidence analysis, often working in crime scene contexts. Medical Examiners may have broader roles in death investigations, including administrative duties. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in work environments, but their primary focus differs slightly.

What cities near Dothan, AL are hiring for Forensics Pathologist jobs? Cities near Dothan, AL with the most Forensics Pathologist job openings:

Registered Nurse RN (No direct care, assessments only)

CareScout

Dothan, AL • On-site

Contractor, Per diem

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Job description

Field Team Partner

Opportunities supporting the Dothan, AL area.

Flexibility, Greater Ease, Extra Hours

RNs: Build a rewarding career and the lifestyle you want

Are you a nurse looking for more flexibility, extra hours, or fulfilling work that doesn't require hands-on care? CareScout's Field Team independent contractor positions may be right for you. As a Field Team Partner, you'll complete cognitive and functional assessments for older adults in their home.

You decide which assessments and how many to take through a simple app. You can accept a case based on the time, place, and competitive fixed rates. Assessments are documented in an easy to use digital form.

Your role will be to conduct assessments of long-term care insurance policyholders.

The entire assessment usually takes minutes and includes:

  • Collecting information on the insured's current and past medical history
  • Documenting the insured's functional and cognitive levels
  • Administering a short cognitive exam
  • Leading the insured through a short demonstration activity

Through the CareScout online portal, you can:

  • Complete online training
  • Accept or decline assessments opportunities
  • Complete the assessments, both online and offline
  • Check payment status of work completed

To participate in CareScout's Field Team Network, you'll just need to:

  • Have a valid, current RN license, in good standing
  • Be technically savvy and have access to a laptop or tablet to perform the assessment in real time
  • Be willing to travel within 15 miles of your home or further

Job Types: Contract, PRN, Per diem

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Bariatrics
  • Burn Care
  • Cardiology
  • Cath Lab
  • Critical & Intensive Care
  • Dermatology
  • Dialysis
  • Dietetics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Genetics & Genomics
  • Geriatrics
  • Hematology
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Home Health
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Perioperative Care
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Primary Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • Rheumatology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Telemetry
  • Toxicology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Trauma Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Urology
  • Wound Care

Work Location: On the road