What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist 2 position at phila?
No requirement to live in Philadelphia! The City of Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office of the Department of Public Health is hiring candidates eligible to obtain certification in anataomical or clinical pathology to join their dedicated team. We offer room for growth to Assistant Medical Examiner. Apply by May 11, 2025 if you are seeking an opportunity to take your pathology career to the next level and to make an impact on our community.For more information visit,https://www.phila.gov/departments/medical-examiners-office/Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are availablePay off your student loans faster – As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships – The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!This is specialized medical work in the determination of the cause and manner of deaths coming under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner. An employee in this class investigates cases of violent, sudden or suspicious deaths and determines the existence of criminal acts or negligence on the part of the person or persons responsible. The class is distinguished from lower level pathologists by the employee's increased mastery of pathology techniques and principles. Contact with families and a variety of governmental agencies, hospitals, physicians, and others in the conduct of individual cases is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher level forensic pathologist. Working conditions involve disagreeable aspects which can only be partially controlled.
