FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST (PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST)

About the role

The incumbent in this position serves as a licensed physician specializing in Forensic Pathology, providing advanced medical and investigative services related to the examination and determination of cause and manner of death. Reporting to a Chief Physician, the incumbent performs comprehensive forensic pathology duties in support of medico-legal death investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical work in a specialized medical field, including specialized autopsy procedures within Forensic Pathology specialty.
• Performs training or assists in the training of resident or fellow physicians.
• Consults with staff physicians regarding medical and diagnostic work performed.
• Provides consultation to other medical services, including specialists in other fields.
• Directs and oversees forensic technicians during autopsy procedures to ensure adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and evidentiary procedures.
• Participates in the training, mentoring, and professional development of physicians assigned to residency and fellowship programs.
• Exercises sound professional judgment, maintains knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and demonstrates the technical competencies and ethical standards associated with the practice of Forensic Pathology.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology AND a fellowship in Forensic Pathology or equivalent training approved by the American Board of Pathology.
• Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• A California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must complete a residency and/or fellowship program approved by the American Specialty Board and attach a legible copy of their certificate of completion to the application at the time of filing or email it to EAlcazar@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Applicants who will successfully complete their fellowship program within six (6) months of filing may compete in this examination but their names will be placed on a withhold status on the eligible register. Applicants must submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Residency Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date, at the time of filing or email it to EAlcazar@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. The recommendation letter must be on a legible letterhead from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. In the event candidates do not successfully complete their fellowship program, their names will be removed from the eligible register. A copy of the completion of fellowship program certificate must be submitted before appointment.

Skills

Sound professional judgment, knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and technical competencies and ethical standards associated with the practice of Forensic Pathology.

Benefits

The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays.

Pay

$20,968.42 - $28,112.58 monthly

Schedule

Full time, permanent, physician employees are allowed ten (10) days or eighty (80) hours per calendar year for approved continuing education purposes.