SENIOR PHYSICIAN (Forensic Pathology)

Position Overview This position is held by a licensed physician that has immediate charge of a small medical section within a larger medical unit or a small program of a medical facility. Responsibilities Performs administrative duties such as determining equipment and supply needs, addressing personnel‑related issues, developing and revising work procedures for expediting workload or improving levels of service, and screening work. Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department. Oversees and/or performs medico‑legal investigative examinations specializing in sudden, unexpected, and violent deaths as assigned and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines and within established timelines. Participates in the training of medical students, interns and resident physicians. Coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services. Consults and confers with officials of public health and law enforcement to coordinate interdepartmental activities as assigned. Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed, and coordinates the work of consulting physicians with the work of the section. Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports. Serves in an acting capacity in the absence of the Medical Director in responding to Board inquiries or procurement of decedent organs. Assigns autopsy cases to doctors; tracks cases to ensure timely completion. Provides autopsy case consultations to Deputy Medical Examiners. Reviews autopsy case files for quality assurance. Benefits County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid holidays. Qualifications Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology* - AND - a fellowship in Forensic Pathology or equivalent training** - AND - One (1) year of experience in medical practice, post graduate training, teaching or investigative work. License California State Physician and Surgeñers Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Expectations Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10‑25 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non‑Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr LA County Department of Medical Examiner