Pathology - Forensic Physician
Ascend Medical Staffing Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Reading, PA Temporary Pathologist
At a glance
Pathologist role posted by Ascend Medical Staffing, a recruiter. Reading, PA · temporary.
Pay in listing
RolePathologist
LocationReading, PA
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Perform house and coroner autopsies as forensic cases arise in the county
- Provide inpatient forensic pathology coverage at Reading Hospital during the listed coverage dates
- Use Epic to document inpatient work and autopsy services
What you bring
- You hold a Pennsylvania medical license
Who this fits
This solo locum role suits a forensic physician covering for the regular pathologist during vacation. Workload hours vary with county cases; the posting gives several coverage windows, including one October week to be determined.
From the recruiter
Forensic Pathology locum in West Reading, PA-Inpatient coverage-Pennsylvania license required-Asap Start and Ongoing (dates in post)-$175 HR
Reading Hospital
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
EMR-Epic
Inpatient coverage
No call
Average credentialing wait 60-90 days
Procedures: House Autopsies, Coroner Autopsies
In house services at Reading Hospital. The hours unknown but will update as soon as confirmed. However, they will vary based on the forensic cases that come in from the county
Average cases annually are about 95
Dates needed
Please add which dates your providers will be able to cover when submitting their bid.
2/5/26-2.19.26- Yes Tower will be able to credential the provider in time for the right candidate
5/17/26-5/23/26
6/8/26-6/28/26
One week in October-TBD
This is a solo position as this is vacation coverage for when our Forensic Pathologist is out of the office.
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
Reading Hospital
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
EMR-Epic
Inpatient coverage
No call
Average credentialing wait 60-90 days
Procedures: House Autopsies, Coroner Autopsies
In house services at Reading Hospital. The hours unknown but will update as soon as confirmed. However, they will vary based on the forensic cases that come in from the county
Average cases annually are about 95
Dates needed
Please add which dates your providers will be able to cover when submitting their bid.
2/5/26-2.19.26- Yes Tower will be able to credential the provider in time for the right candidate
5/17/26-5/23/26
6/8/26-6/28/26
One week in October-TBD
This is a solo position as this is vacation coverage for when our Forensic Pathologist is out of the office.
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing