Forensic Pathologist - Greenville, North Carolina
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Job Description
Forensic Pathologist
Greenville, North Carolina
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Forensic Pathologist to join a forensic pathology service in Greenville, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive forensic pathology in a collaborative, professional environment serving the local community and surrounding region.
The Forensic Pathologist will be responsible for performing medicolegal death investigations, post-mortem examinations, and providing expert consultation in accordance with state and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct forensic autopsies and external examinations
- Determine cause and manner of death
- Perform death scene investigations and reviews
- Prepare detailed autopsy reports and documentation
- Provide expert testimony and consultation as required
- Collaborate with law enforcement, medical examiners, and legal entities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable medicolegal standards and protocols
This opportunity offers a focused forensic practice, professional stability, and the chance to serve an important public health and justice role in eastern North Carolina.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology
- Fellowship training in Forensic Pathology
- Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Forensic Pathologist - Greenville, North Carolina at Commonwealth Medical Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pathology — ranked against 211 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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