SALARY: Will Be Discussed In Departmental Interview

Based on 26 Pay Periods

EDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical or foreign equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved postgraduate residency program in anatomical or anatomical/clinical pathology. Consideration will also be given to residents pursing 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.

JOB SKILLS: 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, 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 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 skill in presenting proper cognitive scientific opinion testimony. The Fellow must be willing to participate in the departmental programs and must be sensitive to religious or appropriate needs of others concerned with death case investigation.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. The forensic fellowship is designed to furnish to an already trained pathologist the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge needed to carry out proper medico legal death investigations. The primary duties of a Fellow are to conduct and complete, 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 will perform medical-legal investigation under the supervision of the Chief, Deputy Chief, or an Assistant Medical Examiner. In addition, the Fellow shall participate in the departmental teaching and research function arising from the nature of the departmental duties and responsibilities.

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLY AT: 1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.

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