Forensic Pathologist

Job Summary:

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a highly skilled Forensic Pathologist to join our team at the West TN Regional Forensic Center. As a Forensic Pathologist, you will play a critical role in determining the manner and cause of death in medical examiner cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform primary functions of a forensic pathologist in accordance with industry standards to determine the manner and cause of death in medical examiner cases.
• Maintain all required licenses and accreditations consistent with industry standards.
• Maintain individual continuing medical education and assure compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
• Assist in the training of new forensic pathologists, residents, and assist with the educational programs with participating agencies.
• Report to scenes of investigation when requested and lead investigators in the management of the investigation.
• Work closely with consultants when needed for forensic pathology services such as odontology, toxicology, histology, etc.
• Provide expert testimony in criminal and civil court as requested.
• Provide reports and data in a comprehensive format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree; Completion of a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology (preferred) or anatomic pathology and a fellowship in forensic pathology.
• Board certification in forensic pathology must be completed within 2 years of hire.
• Must become licensed in the state of Tennessee prior to starting work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the medical examiner's office.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of professional standards in forensic pathology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee development sufficient to ensure organizational productivity.
• Skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making to achieve organizational goals.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees.