Forensic Pathologist - Department of Public Health and Environment / Office of the Medical Examiner

City and County of Denver

2 months ago

Denver, Colorado$209K - $282KFull TimePathology

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join City and County of Denver as a Forensic Pathologist - Department of Public Health and Environment / Office of the Medical Examiner in United States.

Key Responsibilities

natural pathology, understands the effects of postmortem interval on laboratory test results, and determines the cause and manner of death. Shares on

Requirements

$364,005.00 Target Pay $209,102.00

$282,288.00 Agency Dept of Public Health & Environment Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re

time captioning via CART, or disability

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $209K - $282K

140 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with City and County of Denver in United States.

Key Skills

Postmortem ExaminationsMedicolegal AutopsiesCause and Manner of Death DeterminationTechnical OversightMentorshipLeadershipForensic Pathology PracticesAutopsy ReviewDiagnostic Test InterpretationOn-Call DutiesScene ResponseExpert TestimonyEvidence CollectionChain of CustodyPolicy DevelopmentEmergency Preparedness

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Forensic Pathologist - Department of Public Health and Environment / Office of the Medical Examiner position at City and County of Denver includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

This Pathology position at City and County of Denver is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

City and County of Denver lists compensation for this physician position at $209k to $282k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($209k–$282k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Postmortem Examinations, Medicolegal Autopsies, Cause and Manner of Death Determination, Technical Oversight, Mentorship, Leadership, Forensic Pathology Practices, Autopsy Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Forensic Pathologist performs postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to scientifically determine the cause and manner of death, while also providing technical oversight and leadership in forensic pathology practices. This role involves sharing on-call duties, responding to death scene...

Benefits package: Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, 1 volunteer day, Competitive medical, dental and vision plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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