Assistant Chief Medical Examiner- Western OCME

Title: Assistant Chief Medical Examiner- Western OCME

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: Negotiable based on experience up to $290,000

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINR-WST

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia OCME is a statewide medical examiner system with four regional district offices encompassing 16 forensic pathologists and a Chief Medical Examiner.

The Western District of the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) that covers the western region of Virginia is seeking two (2) experienced forensic pathologists to join the staff of two (2) current forensic pathologists, making the total four (4) forensic pathologists. This office is one of only eleven in the country with its own CT scanner.

The Assistant Chief Medical Examiner’s (ACME) responsibilities include death investigations, postmortem exams, approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year, consultations with interested parties, court testimony, and supervision of staff, and other administrative oversight duties. The position advises/ supervises local medical examiners as a part of a 77-year-old statewide medical examiner system. Educational responsibilities include the instruction of forensic pathology fellows, medical students, public safety officers and others. The office has a relationship with three medical schools and multiple universities in Virginia. The pathologist will participate in educational, training and research activities and participate on committees. University appointment is anticipated with rank determined by qualifications. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

The Virginia OCME does not perform autopsies on Sundays and the office does not currently perform autopsies on Saturday.

ACME's must be licensed in Virginia to practice medicine. Forensic Pathologists accreditation of the medical examiner system by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) requires Board Certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology within two years of employment.

This position is based in Roanoke, Virginia in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are abundant outdoor activities with proximity to the Appalachian Trail and well-developed greenway system. Downtown Roanoke has a thriving arts and entertainment district, including the Taubman Museum of Art, Historic Market square with farmer’s market, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Mill Mountain Zoo and many restaurants. For more information about the Roanoke area, please visit https://www.virginia.org/places-to-visit/regions/virginia-mountains/roanoke/

This is an Open Until Filled Position and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of approved medical school, postgraduate training in anatomic and forensic pathology; certification as a specialist in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology; licensure to practice medicine in Virginia
• Completion of approved training program in forensic pathology; (at least one year of forensic experience).
• Ability to write and converse competently and clearly in the English language.
• Ability to get along with other professionals and community officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and a supervisor.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with medicolegal death investigations.
• Experience with testifying in court.
• Advanced training in cardiovascular pathology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, law or
public health desirable.
• University appointment is anticipated with rank determined by qualifications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

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