Responsibilities

Wayne Health and Wayne State University Seek a Forensic Pathologist | Excellent, Supportive Team | Unique Pathology Mix and Diverse Cases | Desirable Major Midwest City

Wayne Health and Wayne State University in Detroit seek a Forensic Pathologist for an exciting position with a unique and diverse case mix. This role offers a voluntary faculty appointment with opportunities to teach medical students, pathology residents, forensic pathology fellows, and pathologists’ assistants and engage in research and publishing in a supportive environment. Scene investigation is optional, and you will have phone-only call duties evenly rotated for nights and weekends. The successful candidate will work with a seasoned team, including full-time photographers, medical investigators, pathologists’ assistants, clerical support, and autopsy technicians. Structured workdays prioritize pathologist balance, creating an enriching professional environment.

Opportunity Highlights:

Join an excellent, growing team with plenty of support and investment in forensic pathology
Enjoy a flexible schedule with support for partial teleworking
Experience a unique mix of pathology with widely diverse cases and exposure to various complexities
Train and teach medical students, pathology residents, forensic pathology fellows, and pathologists’ assistants
Engage in research if interested with ample opportunities for publication and leverage large sample sizes for rigorous data
Partner with 4 pathologists’ assistants as physician extenders to focus more on cases · Utilize Lodox full-body imaging
Seamless access to histology special stains and immunohistochemistry
Leverage excellent resources, including microbiology and toxicology, for comprehensive pathology services
Work with a team of 2 forensic photographers, streamlining documentation and saving time for pathologists
Consultant services include neuropathology, odontology, and anthropology
US News named Wayne State University one of the Best Colleges in the Midwest ·
Reimbursement for licensure, maintenance of certification (MOC), and professional association fees
$25K sign-on bonus
Candidates who are certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology are preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who are board-eligible in AP & FP and will be successfully boarded in both within 2 years

Community Information:

With a cost of living lower than the national average and many major cities nationwide, Detroit, MI, is a sought-after and affordable Midwest metro. You’ll find plenty of diversity and a world-famous music scene, and Detroit suburbs offer vibrant downtowns, highly rated schools, upscale homes, waterfront parks, and plenty of outdoor activities.

Detroit is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
NCAA Division I sports, and professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey
Enjoy endless activities in cosmopolitan downtown Detroit: award-winning restaurants, hotels, scenic parks, and a walkable international riverfront
The city’s Greektown, Eastern Market, District Detroit, Corktown, and Midtown neighborhoods are easily accessible with public transit and bike lanes
Many options for urban, downtown living or beautiful, family-friendly communities for any type of lifestyle
Excellent public and private school options, as well as several top-notch universities
A thriving music and theatre scene, including the Detroit Jazz Festival
Motown Museum, Henry Ford Museum, Automotive Hall of Fame
Convenient access to great year-round getaways, camping, and kayaking
Awards include Best City for Young Professionals (2021), Best City for Music Lovers (2021), Most Educated City (2019), and Most Improved City (2018)

Qualifications

Candidates who are certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology are preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who are board-eligible in AP & FP and will be successfully boarded in both within 2 years

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits

How to apply

To Apply – Please e-mail your CV and Letter of Interest to Marisa Penn at marisa.penn@amnhealthcare.com.