Physician Pathology-Forensic - Competitive Salary

Job Description TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist for a full-time position in Greenville, North Carolina. This opportunity offers a dynamic academic and medicolegal environment, excellent resources, and the ability to contribute to a growing forensic program serving a large multi-county region.

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Specialty: Forensic Pathology
• Location: Greenville, NC
• Schedule: Full-time with shared responsibilities within the autopsy service
• Setting: Academic forensic pathology center and hospital-based pathology department
• Team: Two forensic pathologists and a pathologist assistant
• Volume: 600-650 medical examiner autopsies annually/500-550 external exams/80-100 hospital (medical) autopsies

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examiner autopsies including evidence collection
• Determine cause and manner of death
• Perform microscopic evaluations when indicated
• Direct staff in body preparation and forensic documentation
• Review investigative materials to determine jurisdiction
• Prepare timely written reports
• Consult with law enforcement, legal teams, and medical professionals
• Provide expert witness testimony in court
• Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and law enforcement personnel
• Participate in academic and research activities as desired

Requirements

• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Forensic Pathology
• Knowledge of medicolegal death investigation practices
• Strong communication, documentation, and courtroom testimony skills

Program & Facility Highlights

• New $35 million, 25,000 sq. ft. forensic pathology center breaking ground in 2026
• Level I trauma, 974-bed academic medical center
• Robust pathology and laboratory medicine department with residency and fellowship programs
• Fully integrated Epic EMR
• Stable health system with strong academic partnerships

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance

Opportunities for:

• Loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus
• Income guarantees
• Residency/fellowship commitment stipends
• Supportive academic environment with access to research and teaching resources

About TinkBird Healthcare Staffing

TinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.

Interested candidates should email their CV to Kayla Garza at or call/text her at .