Physician Pathology - Competitive Salary
Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Adelphi is seeking a Forensic Pathologist for a
public Health facility in Vancouver, Washington. The Forensic
Pathologist will be responsible for the investigation of deaths
meeting jurisdictional criteria to establish cause and manner of
death. Job Quick Facts: Ref : BD-261-05 Profession: Physician
Specialty: Forensic Pathology Location: Vancouver, WA Facility
Type: Public Health facility Coverage Type: Onsite Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 1 Year Minimum Qualifications: WA MD/DO License
Board certification by the American Board of Pathology 3-4 years of
experience practicing as a Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist
Desired Competencies: Forensic pathology best practices, NAME
accreditation standards, and principles and practices of death
investigation. Medical and legal aspects surrounding sudden and
unnatural death; methods, practices, equipment, and procedures of
handling deceased individuals. Data collection, statistical
analysis and report writing principles and techniques; laws, rules,
and regulations affecting certification of death, release of
bodies, custody of the property of deceased persons and related
matters; medical examiner office accreditation requirements
Responsibilities: Performs postmortem examinations and reports for
suspicious death cases (e.g., homicides, infant/toddler cases).
Retains samples, specimens, and tissues necessary for analysis,
examination, and documentation. Prepares detailed technical
examination reports using appropriate reporting form and
convention. Issues preliminary reports in writing, of the cause of
death where such determination is not dependent upon further
investigation. Keeps and maintains appropriate records, reports,
and other documentation regarding investigations. Confers with and
provides expert testimony on cases performed as required by the
Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and other law enforcement officials.
Confers with death investigators and uses judgment to determine
need to attend death scenes or discovery of remains. Meets with
family members of decedents as requested. Performs other related
duties as required.
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