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Whatcom County, WA

Medical Examiner

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$29K/mo

State Street Building - 1500 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 Job Type: Full-Time Job Number ... Certification as a forensic pathologist by the American Board of Pathology THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ...

Harris County, TX

Assistant Medical Examiner

Houston, TX · On-site

$300K/yr

Regular Full-time Job Number: 14203 Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences Division: Pathology Services Opening Date: 01/06/2025 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central Max Number of Applicants ...

Yuma County, AZ

Forensic Investigator (Grade 11)

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$23.90 - $29.88/hr

Sheriff's Office, 141 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 195ND Department ... assist the Pathologist or Medical Examiner with the evaluation and postmortem examination ...

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Pathologist, Autopsy

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Campus, IL

$269K - $321K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Pathologist, Medical Director of Decedent Affairs

(Academic Clinician)

Department of Pathology

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.

Harvard Medical School, Boston

The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-timeacademicAutopsypathologistto serve as the Medical Director of DecedentAffairs.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 rankcommensuratewith experience (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor).Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a teaching hospitalofHarvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathologyprovidea clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.We'realso proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-FarberCancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical FacultyPhysicians (HMFP) toestablishNew England's only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. Thecollaboration willprovideunparalleled opportunities forpathologistsandotherphysician specialtiesto 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 coverageof the autopsy service andthesurgicalpathology service(s)if applicable, depending onthe candidate'sinterest and qualifications.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates mustpossessandMD or DO(or equivalent), board certificationin Pathology(AP or AP/CP) anda validCommonwealth of Massachusettsmedical license or the ability to obtain one.

  • Experience leading orparticipatingin an academic or forensic pathology service;candidates with forensic pathologyfellowship training are encouraged to apply.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholderdecedent managementprocesses, 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.

  • Experience in quality improvement, informatics, regulatory compliance, or operational leadershipstronglypreferred.

Who We Are

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals,communityand specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and39,000 employeesin a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physiciansat Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughoutBILHsystem andadditionalhospitals across Massachusetts.

Research

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. With research funding totaling over $250 million, annually, BIDMC's 2000+ researchers and staff run more than 2500 active clinical research studies in 52 areas of research.

For further questions or confidential position inquiries, please contact Dr.Jonathan Hecht,(jlhecht@bidmc.harvard.edu).

Candidates should apply directly to WorkdayandsubmitCV and other required materials:Requisition R1502

Pay Range:

$269,000 - $321,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality 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.

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