Associate Medical Examiner / Forensic Pathologist

Title: Associate Medical Examiner / Forensic Pathologist Location: Tampa, FL 33602 Schedule: 8:00 AM - 05:00 PM Duration: 6+ Months (Potential for Long-Term) Pay Rate: $130/hr- $148/hr (Depending upon experience). Key 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. Required Qualifications: • 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.