NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Forensic Pathology Fellow 2027-2028
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$51.08/hr - $51.08/hrHarris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is dedicated to providing high-quality medical examiner and crime laboratory services. They are seeking a Forensic Pathology Fellow to conduct medico-legal death investigations and autopsies under supervision, while also participating in departmental teaching and research activities.
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Responsibilities
Conducts and completes, in a timely manner, such investigations, autopsies and examinations as are needed to fulfill the requirements of "Article 49.25", Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner or Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
The Fellow performs medical-legal investigation under the supervision of the Chief, Deputy Chief, or an Assistant Medical Examiner
Fellow participates in the departmental teaching and research function arising from the nature of the departmental duties and responsibilities
A Fellow is appointed by the Chief Medical Examiner in accordance with County personnel procedures and serves in an exempt category for a period generally up to one year
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical or foreign equivalent
Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved postgraduate residency program in anatomic or anatomical/clinical pathology by date of hire
The Fellow shall be a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, skilled in the practice of pathology, certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology
The Fellow must be skilled in the practice of medicine, and pathology and be able to demonstrate and improve skills in forensic pathology with experience and training during the yearlong program
The Fellow shall be able to acquire a Texas licensure or appropriate training permit from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners prior to the date of employment
The Fellow must be able to follow the rules of procedures of Harris County
The Fellow must maintain dress, demeanor, and interpersonal relationships conducive to the credibility of the Department
The Fellow must be able to communicate effectively in the English language and develop skills in presenting proper cognitive scientific opinion testimony
The Fellow must be willing to participate in the departmental programs and must be sensitive to the religious or appropriate needs of others concerned with death case investigation
Preferred
Consideration will be given to residents pursuing combined anatomic-forensic pathology certification, as per the American Board of Pathology. In such circumstances, the applicant will have completed two full years of training in anatomic pathology in an ACGME -accredited residency program
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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