Ochsner Health
Physician - Forensic Pathologist - Full Time Academic
Ochsner Health, Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150
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ACADEMIC FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport & LSU Health Sciences Center -Shreveport
seek a full-time
Forensic Pathologist
to join our subspecialized practice at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the
Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology .
Qualifications:
The applicant must have an MD or DO degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Louisiana. Applicant must have completed a Forensic Fellowship and become subspeciality board certified within 1 year of employment.
Job Summary:
The faculty position is to serve as a clinical (or higher rank) assistant professor. The faculty will perform forensic medical evaluations and analysis involved with determining the cause, manner and circumstances of death and injuries sustained by deceased persons. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing autopsies and postmortem examinations; performing all dissections of internal organs; interpreting all laboratory, ancillary and consultative reports; developing forensic evidence for use in legal proceedings; testifying and serving as an expert witness in criminal court; rendering the Final Autopsy Report, determining cause and manner of death; advising parish coroners; coordinating work of staff in the absence of the Director of Anatomic and Forensic services; and performing additional duties as required by the Department of Pathology; teaching of medical and allied health students, and pathology residents.
Additional Position Details:Population base ~ 350,000Provide forensic pathology services to several parish coroners offices in NW LAAverage departmental case load: 350-400 cases per year (to include hospital autopsies)Highlights of the Position:
Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residentsState of the art facilityCompensation and Benefits:
Salary starting at $290,000 and will be commensurate with experience and trainingGenerous Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountMultiple Retirement Plan Options
Shreveport is in the northwest corner of Louisiana, 15 miles from Texas, and 185 miles directly east of Dallas on Interstate 20. Shreveport and its sister city across the Red River (Bossier City) have a population of just over 250,000. City amenities include a full-time symphony orchestra, minor league sports, riverfront aquarium, the American Rose Center, a full calendar of riverfront arts and music festivals, and much more. We enjoy the ambience of a smaller city and the resources of many larger metropolitan areas. The low cost of living, pleasant climate, and excellent schools make Shreveport a wonderful place to raise a family.
J1/H-1B visa applicants are accepted and encouraged to apply.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org
. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the
EEO is the Law poster
and its
supplement , as well as the
pay transparency policy
for more information.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
ACADEMIC FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport & LSU Health Sciences Center -Shreveport
seek a full-time
Forensic Pathologist
to join our subspecialized practice at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the
Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology .
Qualifications:
The applicant must have an MD or DO degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Louisiana. Applicant must have completed a Forensic Fellowship and become subspeciality board certified within 1 year of employment.
Job Summary:
The faculty position is to serve as a clinical (or higher rank) assistant professor. The faculty will perform forensic medical evaluations and analysis involved with determining the cause, manner and circumstances of death and injuries sustained by deceased persons. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing autopsies and postmortem examinations; performing all dissections of internal organs; interpreting all laboratory, ancillary and consultative reports; developing forensic evidence for use in legal proceedings; testifying and serving as an expert witness in criminal court; rendering the Final Autopsy Report, determining cause and manner of death; advising parish coroners; coordinating work of staff in the absence of the Director of Anatomic and Forensic services; and performing additional duties as required by the Department of Pathology; teaching of medical and allied health students, and pathology residents.
Additional Position Details:Population base ~ 350,000Provide forensic pathology services to several parish coroners offices in NW LAAverage departmental case load: 350-400 cases per year (to include hospital autopsies)Highlights of the Position:
Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residentsState of the art facilityCompensation and Benefits:
Salary starting at $290,000 and will be commensurate with experience and trainingGenerous Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountMultiple Retirement Plan Options
Shreveport is in the northwest corner of Louisiana, 15 miles from Texas, and 185 miles directly east of Dallas on Interstate 20. Shreveport and its sister city across the Red River (Bossier City) have a population of just over 250,000. City amenities include a full-time symphony orchestra, minor league sports, riverfront aquarium, the American Rose Center, a full calendar of riverfront arts and music festivals, and much more. We enjoy the ambience of a smaller city and the resources of many larger metropolitan areas. The low cost of living, pleasant climate, and excellent schools make Shreveport a wonderful place to raise a family.
J1/H-1B visa applicants are accepted and encouraged to apply.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org
. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the
EEO is the Law poster
and its
supplement , as well as the
pay transparency policy
for more information.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement