Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Perform autopsies, head posts, and external examinations.
Actively engaged in educating fellows, medical students, and other medical trainees.
Provide medical record reviews for cases.
Conduct pathological, histological, and toxicological analyses.
Confer and coordinate with death investigators and law enforcement.
Determine the cause of death and the manner of death.
Write thorough reports effectively conveying their findings and opinions.
Have good communication skills to discuss cases with family members, law enforcement, and attorneys.
Provide court testimony.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Completion of a medical or osteopathic program and board-eligible or board-certified in anatomic pathology (AP) oranatomic/clinical pathology (AP/CP); must have either:

One year of professional experience in a coroner or medical examiner’s office, or
Completion or current enrollment in an accredited forensic pathology fellowship.

Licensure & Certification:

Must have completed an AP residency and be enrolled in or have completed an accredited forensic pathology fellowship.
Must hold a Nevada medical license and be board-certified or eligible in AP or AP/CP and forensic pathology at the time of appointment.
Board certification must be obtained within two years if not already certified & maintained throughout employment.
Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license required at appointment.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $212,035.20 – $328,660.80 (based on experience and board certifications)

Benefits Include:

100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement (no Social Security deduction)
No state income tax
Paid holidays and generous leave accrual
4/10 work schedule
Two fully funded CME conferences annually
Relocation allowance up to $5,000
Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Options for life and disability insurance
Deferred compensation
Merit Increases – Full-time employees may receive annual raises, with County Manager approval, until reaching the position’s salary maximum.

How to apply

Interested candidates, including those in their *fellowship program, are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by submitting your application online at: Clark County Careers https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty.

Additionally, email a cover letter & CV to: Kelly.Ewing@clarkcountynv.gov.

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