Description
Forensic Pathologist
Full-Time I Hospital-Based I Pennsylvania
Opportunity Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Forensic Pathologist to join a well-established forensic pathology service in West, Reading, Pennsylvania at Tower Health -Reading Hospital. This role is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate completing a Forensic Pathology Fellowship who is seeking strong institutional support, predictable scheduling, and a balanced forensic and clinical practice.
Position Highlights:
- 80% Forensic Pathology/ 20% Anatomic Pathology (General)
- Approximately 100 autopsies annually
- Monday-Friday daytime schedule
- Dedicated autopsy and histology support staff
- Experienced pathologist to supervise/train candidate for successful Focused Professional Practice Evaluation
- Supportive environment ideal for early-career forensic pathologists
- Forensic Case from Berks County
- Medical autopsies from all Tower Health Hospitals
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance
- New Hire program for new providers
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Apply Today!
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Brittany Kulp
484-587-9535
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of:
- Pathology residency and certified by American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology
- Accredited Forensic Pathology fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Forensic Pathology
- Active Pennsylvania medical license required (or ability to obtain)
- Team-oriented, dependable, and detail-focused
About Reading Hospital:
Located in West Reading, PA, Reading Hospital is a 697-bed, Magnet®-recognized acute care facility offering advanced care across multiple specialties. Highlights include:
- Reading HealthPlex
- McGlinn Cancer Institute
- Miller Regional Heart Center
- Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department
- Beginnings Maternity Center with the region’s only Level III NICU
Accolades:
- Named one of the World’s Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek
- One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades® (2025)
- Ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for nine consecutive years
- Recognized for top 1% performance nationwide (2022–2025)
About Tower Health:
Tower Health is a regional integrated health system serving communities across Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With over 11,500 employees, Tower Health includes:
- Reading Hospital
- Phoenixville Hospital
- Pottstown Hospital
Tower Health also partners with Drexel University College of Medicine to host a regional medical campus—just a short walk from Reading Hospital—which opened in 2021. Reading Hospital serves as the primary clinical training site for this new medical school and supports multiple ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs.
