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Child Abuse Pediatrician | Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, CT seeks a full-time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics.  This position offers excellent opportunities for teaching, research and advocacy.  Clinical work includes inpatient and outpatient consultations for suspected abuse and neglect at Connecticut Children’s, a 205-bed freestanding Children’s Hospital which is part of a Level 1 Trauma Center with a busy Pediatric Emergency Department and an 18-bed PICU.

 

Our division currently consists of three CAP MDs, three APRNs, two social workers, two medical assistants, one administrative assistant, and a practice manager.  We serve approximately 1000 children annually.  We enjoy excellent collaboration with our multispecialty colleagues and work closely with them in an environment of unparalleled collegiality. Connecticut is an excellent practice environment, with protections in state statute for those who report or assist in an investigation of suspected abuse or neglect, and robust funding support for our work.

 

This position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and we support a healthy work-life balance.  Academic appointment will be offered at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine commensurate with qualifications. There are 67 pediatric residents based at Connecticut Children’s and we are the core pediatric site for the UConn School of Medicine, so there are ample opportunities for teaching. Connecticut Children’s maintains a division of research dedicated to supporting faculty efforts.

 

Central Connecticut is a wonderful place to raise a family, has outstanding schools and neighborhoods, and enjoys a rich and diverse culture. With close proximity to the ocean, mountains and city centers such as Hartford, Boston or New York you can indulge all your recreational pursuits. CT Children’s is nationally ranked by US News and World Report, has won a Most Wired award, and has won the Women’s Choice Award in multiple years. Connecticut Children's is on a journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. Our aspiration is for Connecticut Children's to be a place where we all feel respected, a sense of belonging, and empowered to be the best we can be in service to our mission and each other.

 

To learn more, please contact:

Ada Booth, MD

Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, Connecticut Children’s

[email protected] 

Or

Jamie Condon

Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

[email protected]

 Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Louisville, KY

Norton Children's Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children’s Medical Group, is seeking multiple child abuse pediatricians to join our team. Our rapidly expanding team of professionals includes child abuse pediatricians, a social worker, four advanced practice providers, six nurses and administrative support staff. We evaluate children from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana who are suspected victims of child maltreatment. Through our fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), our program has trained fellows who have gone on to provide care from Maine to South Dakota. Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists sees children at Norton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding tertiary and quaternary care facility, and we perform case reviews for children who are not seen in person.

Our child abuse pediatricians work in tandem with a nurse or nurse practitioner on all cases, with responsibility for evaluation, case management, on call, report writing and court testimony when needed. We embrace diversity and social justice in all we do. Our culture is warm, inclusive, friendly, determined and practical. Our team works closely together to best serve the needs of our patients, who are always our top priority.

"Our team focuses on keeping children safe and physically and mentally healthy. Our guiding principle is to always do what is best for our patient."

- Melissa L. Currie, M.D., FAAP

About the Position

•             Our team is unique in our use of clinical forensic nurses as physician-extenders; nurses and nurse practitioners take first call and collaborate with the on-call physician for every patient
•             Appointment to a faculty position at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, which offers robust support for clinical research, academic pursuits and teaching
•             Abundant leadership opportunities for community engagement and policy/prevention work and engagement with students, residents, community providers and partners
•             Opportunities to join or lead multiple state and local boards and teams
•             Ideal candidate is friendly, enthusiastic, a great team player, an excellent communicator and dedicated to doing the right thing for our patients
•             Candidate must be board certified in general pediatrics, and board certified/board eligible in child abuse pediatrics 

Requirements for the position

•             Medical degree/diploma
•             Residency/fellowship certification
•             Kentucky medical license or license eligible

To discuss this opportunity please contact Jordan Bell, senior recruiter, Norton Children’s Medical Group:

Call or Text: 202-321-3803

Email [email protected]

Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Physician| Albany, OR

ABC House, a Children’s Advocacy Center, is seeking a BE/BC pediatrician or family physician, with training in child abuse pediatrics to join our assessment team, serving as a full time outpatient Child Abuse Physician.

ABC House is an outpatient Children’s Advocacy Center, serving Linn and Benton Counties, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, providing comprehensive forensic medical examinations, forensic interviews and mental health services.

Children's Advocacy Center | ABC House | Albany OR

About the Position

The responsibilities of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Physician include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting comprehensive forensic medical examinations of children and youth with concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, referred by Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services or the local medical community.
  • Provide medical consultations for multidisciplinary team members including Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services.
  • Provide medical consultations for the local medical community inclusive of emergency departments, SANEs and pediatric hospitalists.
  • In coordination with the Medical Director, serve as a designated medical provider for suspicious physical injury cases referred under Karly’s Law in Oregon.
  • Regularly participate in case review with the multidisciplinary teams in coordination with other medical providers.
  • Provide expert and fact witness testimony in Benton and Linn County proceedings and other jurisdictions as required.
  • Opportunities to provide ongoing education regarding Child Maltreatment for MDT partners, medical community, residents and medical students.
  • Assist in establishing medical policy and protocols in accordance with ABC House’s mission, vision, and goals.
  • Share after-hours call-phone duties at minimum one week per month

Skills and Qualifications

  • Physicians (MD or DO) with Child Abuse Pediatrics training; General Pediatricians, Family Medicine physicians or APCs with expertise in child abuse evaluation.
  • Valid medical license to practice in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintain continuing medical education in child abuse medicine and participate in quality assurance activities including consultation with child abuse experts, literature review, and peer review.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary partners, including law enforcement, child
    protective services, mental health providers and non-medical professionals.
  • Ability to communicate compassionately and remain objective and non-judgmental.
  • Ability to calmly and effectively deal with people in crisis.
  • Spanish speaker is not required but advantageous.

For more information please reach out to [email protected] or call 541.926.2203.

You can also APPLY HERE - https://abchouse.bamboohr.com/careers/37

Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Philadelphia, PA

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the hospital’s Child Protection Program.

The Child Protection Program was established in 2004 to provide comprehensive medical evaluations to suspected victims of child maltreatment in the greater Philadelphia area. Current staff members include two board certified child abuse pediatricians, a dedicated social worker, nurse, and support staff.  Each year, this program provides hundreds of medical evaluations for suspected cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.  These multidisciplinary evaluations occur in the inpatient setting, outpatient clinics, as well as the city’s regional Child Advocacy Center.  Our team works closely with local investigators to ensure timely communication of the medical findings with each case.  The program is committed towards educating trainees as well as medical students, residents and fellows in the region.   Prospective candidates should have a vested interest in program development and education.  The pediatrician joining staff will receive appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine, the hospital’s academic affiliate. 

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed, non-profit facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Only Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine/ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
  • BE/BC Child Abuse Pediatrician
  • Hold or be eligible for an unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Christopher David, Senior Medical Staff Recruiter, at [email protected]

To Apply https://www.towercareers.org/careers-home/jobs/54426?lang=en-us

Posted 10/8/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Des Moines, IA

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 

Blank Children’s Hospital

Blank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.

General 

  • Joining a team of 3 Advanced Practitioners in the well-established STAR Center which houses a Child Advocacy Center and 3 specialized clinics
  • New, free-standing building in West Des Moines 

Responsibilities

  • Averaging nearly 800 medical exams per year
  • Hospitalist team will help with calls 
  • Seeing 1,400 children annually in clinic 
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified 
  • Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
  • Eligible to work in the United States 

We offer:

  • Signing bonus and a training stipend
  • Attractive incentive package
  • A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in. 
  • Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more 
  • Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation. 
  • A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details: 

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Whitney Tate at [email protected]

Apply Now!

Posted 8/28/2024

Child Abuse Medical Provider | Eugene, OR

Child Abuse Medical Provider

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Are you a dedicated medical professional with a passion for helping children? A leading Children's Advocacy Center in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a committed and compassionate Full-Time Medical Provider (MD, DO, or NP) to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Why This Role Matters:

  1. Critical Impact: Be at the forefront of child advocacy, providing essential medical care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Your work will be life-changing for these young patients and their families.
  2. Full-Time Role with Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a manageable caseload with only 5-10 exams per week. This full-time position offers a rare combination of meaningful work with no night or weekend appointments.
  3. Top Workplace: Join an organization that has been named one of Oregon’s Top 100 Nonprofits to Work for four years running, recognized for its supportive and collaborative work environment.
  4. Unique Opportunity: This is the only clinic of its kind in the region, offering a unique chance to contribute to a vital service in the community.

Who We're Looking For:

  1. Qualifications: Board-certified or board-eligible MD, DO, or NP in Family Practice or Pediatrics.
  2. Experience: While experience in a Children's Advocacy Center or a similar setting is highly desirable, we welcome applicants who are passionate about this work and eager to make a difference, even if new to this field.
  3. Passion: A deep commitment to working with children who have experienced trauma and a desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to their well-being.

Why Eugene, Oregon?

  1. Vibrant Community: Eugene, also known as "The Emerald City," is a thriving college town, home to the University of Oregon and the Oregon Ducks.
  2. Quality of Life: Surrounded by lush green spaces, Eugene offers abundant outdoor activities, a vibrant arts scene, and a renowned craft beer, cider, and coffee culture.
  3. Ideal Location: Eugene is just a short drive to both the stunning Oregon Coast and the picturesque Cascade Mountains, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventures year-round.

Apply now! Child Abuse Medical Provider - Eugene, OR - Kids FIRST Jobs (applicantpool.com)

Posted 8/22/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Knoxville, TN

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN  is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team as part of our succession planning.    East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), a comprehensive medical center with more than 100 pediatric sub-specialists, serves patients throughout the East Tennessee region.

This position works within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, hospital social workers, child protective services and law enforcement agencies to gather information and represent patient medical concerns.  The physician will provide inpatient and ambulatory clinical care in a subspecialty area within the evaluation and management of infants, children and adolescents for suspected child abuse and neglect.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship trained in Child Abuse Pediatrics and hold a valid TN medical license. 

 At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are.  We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

This position includes a highly competitive salary and robust benefit package, along with productivity and quality-based incentives.  

East Tennessee offers a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity. We are known for our hospitality, affordability, and convenience. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville sits on the banks of the Tennessee River and offers outdoor enthusiasts a wealth of possibilities. There are over 50 miles of multi-use trails in the Knoxville Urban Wilderness and an expanding array of local breweries and restaurants, many of which can be reached by Knoxville’s growing greenways. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, but still maintains a small town feel where no one meets a stranger!  This area offers great educational opportunities and is a wonderful place to raise a family and continue your medical career.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, [email protected] or 865-541-8532, to learn more about this unique opportunity.

Posted 8/14/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Falls Church, VA

Pediatric Medical Director of FACT Department

Job Description

Inova Health System is seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician that specializes in Child Abuse. This position would be located in Falls Church, VA conveniently located right outside of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate would have experience in all forms of child maltreatment and be a board-certified child abuse pediatrician to serve as a Pediatric Medical Director of the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. A strong commitment to collaboration and quality is essential for this position.

Position Details: 

This position would be a part of a team consisting of forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant. Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, providing education to colleagues, medical students and community partners, and collaborate with community partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires you to participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, provide peer and expert review of forensic examinations, be available by phone to assist with patient care for deviations from standing orders.

About Inova:

The Inova Ewing FACT Department addresses the unique needs of abused children and adults in Northern Virginia. Our team provides care to over 1,000 patients a year.  We serve all counties in Northern Virginia including military installations. This includes adult and pediatric physical and sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, strangulation and human trafficking. We offer expert medical evaluation, forensic evidence collection and provide expert interpretation based on training and experience.  Our program provides inpatient consultations at the Inova Fairfax Hospital complex that includes the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Outpatient consultations occur at our four clinics located in Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, and Leesburg, Virginia. Our forensic nurse examiners provide 24/7 coverage for sexual assault and abuse, DV/IPV and strangulation cases. We work closely with local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.   

As Northern Virginia’s largest non-profit healthcare provider and the region’s most recognized for excellence, Inova’s 20,000 team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes.

More information please contact Alexa Danza at [email protected]

Posted 8/9/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Cleveland, OH

In partnership with CareerPhysician, the Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH/RBC), an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU), is conducting anational search to identify a board certified/board eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician, or having experience as a Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as the Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program.

Candidates with experience in all aspects of child maltreatment and neglect, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and medical child abuse are welcomed at any academic rank with opportunities to support a clinician, educator, as well as those seeking resources to launch/bolster their research career.

About UH/Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Located in Cleveland, OH, and recognized as the best in newborn care in northern Ohio by US News & World Report, UH/RBCis a 244-bed renowned children’s hospital and a principal referral center for the region.  Cleveland’s only full-service, free-standing children’s hospital, and home to the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in northern Ohio, Rainbow combines family-centered quality care, advanced treatments, and the latest innovations to deliver the complete range of pediatric services for more than 740,000 patient encounters annually.

  • The Medical Director of Child Advocacy and Protection will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple organizations and be part of the establishment of one of Cuyahoga County’s greatest assets to the community, namely the Canopy Child Advocacy Center.
  • In December 2022, Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services awarded the Canopy Child Advocacy Center (www.canopycac.org) $5.8 million dollars over 3-years to develop a child protection team in Cuyahoga County.
  • Opportunity for candidates with research interests to grow research careers.
  • Seeking individuals that exemplify but not limited to:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and advocating for the well-being of children.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or provide candidate recommendations, please contact Marcel Barbey at 817-707-9034 or [email protected].  Initial conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence for the protection of each candidate and their current endeavors.

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity

Posted 8/6/2024
 

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Providence, RI

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics at The Aubin Child Protection Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital/ Rhode Island Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is seeking a fourth BE/BC Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our well-established clinical and fellowship program as a part time (0. 75 FTE) position.  The Aubin Center currently provides comprehensive medical evaluations for all forms of child maltreatment in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Our clinical expertise is a recognized critical resource to medical providers within the tertiary and primary medical environments as well as to state child protection agencies, child advocacy centers, law enforcement and the attorney general’s offices throughout Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Connecticut. Our team consists of three child abuse pediatricians, up to three CAP fellows, child life specialist, victim advocate, social worker, nurse, support staff and program administrative coordinator.

Hasbro Children’s Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital is a state-of-the-art tertiary care center in Providence, Rhode Island, is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Pediatric Trauma Center and Burn Center and is the major teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. The Aubin Center Child Abuse Pediatricians participate and lead education and training for students and medical trainees within the academic and medical settings. Additionally, Aubin Center Child Abuse Pediatrician have opportunities to lead and participate in research activities with access to supportive resources from the medical and university institutions.

A comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance is available to a Lifespan employee.

Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Brown University is located in Providence, the thriving capital of Rhode Island and is one of the nation’s most desirable cities to live and work in.  Rhode Island has 400 miles of coastline, with beautiful and accessible beaches, numerous options for outdoor activities, outstanding restaurants, and a broad array of cultural opportunities. 

Rhode Island Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and actively solicits applications from qualified persons of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and physical abilities.

Interested candidates should send a letter and curriculum vitae to:  Division Director, Christine Barron, MD at [email protected] or Program Administrative Coordinator Danielle Buzanga at [email protected] or call 401-444-7168

Posted 8/1/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrian | San Jose, CA

County of Santa Clara Health System (CSCHS), a large public healthcare system in Silicon Valley, is seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician, with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics, with an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County. 

About the Position

The responsibilities of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Pediatrician include clinical, administrative, and systems’ development roles.

A. Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Forensic evaluations for child sexual abuse, child physical abuse and neglect at the Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Clinical hours and call schedule to be determined.

2. Consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, when requested by the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and clinical providers within SCVHHS, inpatient and outpatient, and affiliated external clinics.\ 

3. Collaboration with the Pediatric Diagnostic Center, which will open doors in 2022, co-located with the CAC. The candidate will have potential opportunities to participate in developmental assessments in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.           

4. Supervision of CAC advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners).

B. Administrative Responsibilities: 

1. Provide ongoing education and develop educational materials for staff pediatricians, residents, and physicians regarding signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.

2. Provide annual training for the pediatric and emergency departments regarding mandatory reporting requirements and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.

3. Support SCVMC’s Child Abuse Prevention Committee, an internal to SCVMC cross-disciplinary team that evaluates quality of abuse evaluations across SCVHHS, and supports educational efforts

4. Collaborate with our county and community partners to develop a centralized trauma-informed resource for children who have survived child abuse and neglect. These partners include Behavioral Health, Dept. of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Kinship and Foster Parent Association (KAFTA), Juvenile Court, Probation, District Attorney’s Office, County Superintendent of Schools, and Santa Clara County First 5.

5. Represent SCVMC on county-wide organizations who advocate for children’s health and safety.

Compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation, generous comprehensive benefits package (including 54 days of leave per year) and paid malpractice with tail-coverage. CSCHS is an Equal Opportunity employer.

If you are interested, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected].  

To learn more about this position, please visit: https://scvmc.scvh.org/careers/physician-recruitment-services/current-openings

 Posted 8/1/2024

 

Child Abuse Pediatrian | Vancouver, WA

 

Seeking 1.0 FTE (M-F 40 hours a week) Outpatient Child Abuse Physician Specialist for Legacy Salmon Creek Child Abuse Assessment Team (CAAT) in beautiful Vancouver, WA which is 15-minute from Portland, Oregon.

www.legacyhealth.org

Career Portal, Requisition ID: 24-36184

Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive family-centered care with compassion and excellence in a culture that values diversity.

Monday-Friday Outpatient Role includes:

  •  Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.
    • Obtains histories, performs physical examinations, takes photographs of physical findings, orders needed cultures, lab tests, and imaging studies.
    • Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up.
    • Enters into the electronic medical record, detailed, legally acceptable reports of medical evaluations with sign-off and charge entry and accurate coding in timely manner.
    • Includes diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations.
  • Works in cooperation with CAAT Site Medical Director with mentoring available.
  • Positive work environment with medical assistance, intake, and office support.
  • Makes appropriate contacts with outside agencies to ensure understanding of relevant historic information.
  • Debriefs in a timely manner to develop cooperative follow-up plan.
  • Participates in peer review and quality assurance exercises.
  • Requests peer review on cases that pose diagnostic problems.
  • Telephone consultations to professionals on medical aspects of suspected abuse.
  • Engagement with five county multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated child abuse response.
  • Promotes community partnerships, program development, and community awareness regarding child abuse.
  • Expert testimony when subpoenaed to depositions or trials on cases.
  • Integrates current research into court testimony and is available as a resource for other staff preparing for court.
  • Attends professional training for child abuse medical providers.
  • Takes initiative to research and share new information on this specialty.
  • Seeks input from others on own work.
  • Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a condition of hire and throughout employment, role requires child abuse background checks (conducted pre-hire and every three years) through the DHS Child Abuse registry check. This requires a signed release and authorization. The background check includes a search of systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, findings will be reported back to CAAT and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled.

Sorry, unable to offer J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

For inquiries about the role, please contact Hiring Manager Lisa Lyons, PhD, at [email protected]

For application information, please apply or contact Recruiter Forrest Brown at [email protected]

Posted 7/17/2024

Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics | Hershey, PA

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is recruiting a Division Chief in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics.

 Opportunity Highlights

  • Join a team of 3 full time physicians, 1 psychologist, and a complement of ancillary staff including 3 full-time therapists, 1 full-time social worker, and administrative staff.
  • High quality academic and clinical program including a fellowship.
  • Academic appointments at the Associate or full Professor rank are based upon qualifications.
  • Nationally recognized for expertise in education and resources for the protection of children.
  • Healthy work/life balance.

 Requirements

  • Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
  • Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Child Protection.
  • Minimum 5 years pediatric child protection experience.
  • Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor or higher.
  • Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment.
  • A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary.

 

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at  [email protected].

 

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences.  We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Posted 7/10/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Charleston, SC

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a 1-2 Child Abuse Pediatricians to serve as faculty in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Currently the Division includes one faculty member, one fellow, seven advanced practice providers and many other support staff and PSANEs.

 

The MUSC Child Abuse program is recognized throughout the community for its expertise. It provides consultation for clinics at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston as well as MUSC Health outreach clinics, the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, the Dorchester Children’s Center, and a growing MUSC CAP telehealth service.

  • Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
  • Candidates must have or be eligible for a South Carolina Medical License.

 

Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, research work, administration, institutional service, and professional development. Physician duties include the supervision of the clinical nurse practitioners in addition to coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team. MUSC serves as a regional center with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists.  MUSC currently has a fellowship with 1 PEM-CAP fellow. However, with the addition of more faculty, could expand to 1 fellow per year. 

MUSC is the premier medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina and the only quaternary referral center for children in the state. We are located in Charleston, a beautiful and historic but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Coast. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital opened in 2020. This 250-bed state-of-the-art building has transformed how care is delivered to children in South Carolina.

The city of Charleston has been ranked the best city in America by multiple publications and travel sites. The Charleston community is family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities, and easy transportation.

Please contact interim chief, Dr. Chris Pruitt ([email protected]) with questions or interest

Posted 7/8/2024

 

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Madera, CA

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking a full/part-time physician or advanced practice provider to join our team.  The organization has created an internal Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Team to identify and track suspected cases and to intervene to prevent abuse and protect children from all forms of maltreatment.  Over $5 million was presented to establish the Guilds Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center to ensure the program’s growth and longevity.  In California, for FY2016 an estimated 400,190 suspected child maltreatment reports were completed, of which 86,700 reports came from Valley Children’s service area. The Center’s vision is to be the premier provider in Central California for diagnostic physical abuse assessments, foster care medical clearance examinations and pediatric sexual assault evaluations, including children who have been victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Additionally, our providers, known as the Child Advocacy Team, regularly testify in both dependent and criminal courts throughout the Valley. Valley Children’s Healthcare is recognized in Central California and the state as a leader in advocacy, injury prevention, clinical research and academic training.

Position Details:

  • Candidates will have an opportunity to join an established team consisting of three child abuse pediatricians, practice manager, child advocacy coordinator, mental health clinician, medical liaison, ambulatory care technician, and two Forensic interview specialists.
  • Responsibilities: The provider will serve as an attending physician/APP at The Guilds Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center providing assessment for children referred for suspected child maltreatment via a multidisciplinary team approach in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Opportunities for resident/medical student teaching as well as research are available.
  • Qualifications: Physicians with Child Abuse Pediatrics training, General Pediatricians/Pediatric Subspecialists/APPs with expertise in child abuse evaluation.

With a vast 12-county, 45,000 square-mile service area, Valley Children’s provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children, from before birth to age 21, with more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff members. At Valley Children’s main campus, you’ll love working at this state-of-the-art, freestanding children’s hospital that sits on a 500-acre campus on the idyllic bluffs of the San Joaquin River.

For more information about the program please visit: https://www.valleychildrens.org/guilds-child-abuse-prevention-and-treatment-center/child-abuse-center-home

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your CV to:

Courtney Kimura, Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

559)353-6849

Or

Lourdine Skillin, Physician Recruitment Liaison

[email protected]

(559)353-8173

Posted 7/8/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Charleston, WV

Charleston Area Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics is seeing a dedicated and compassionate Child Advocacy Physician to join our team in providing comprehensive medical care and advocacy for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to child protection, multidisciplinary collaboration, and providing expert medical evaluations and testimony in cases of child maltreatment.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments of children suspected of being victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including social workers, law enforcement, legal professionals, and other healthcare providers.
  • Provide expert medical opinions and testimony in legal proceedings as needed.
  • Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and community outreach programs.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and follow-up care for affected children.
  • Educate and train medical staff, students, and community partners on recognizing and responding to child abuse and neglect.
  • Advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of children within the healthcare system and the community.

Qualifications:

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification in Pediatrics; fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics is strongly preferred.
  • Valid medical license to practice in the state of West Virginia.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in pediatrics, with a focus on child abuse and neglect.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical care and ethical conduct.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Fellowship support
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Continuing medical education (CME) allowances and professional development opportunities.

About Charleston Area Medical Center:

Charleston Area Medical Center - established in 1972, CAMC is a nonprofit, 1,103-bed regional referral center made up of six hospitals: CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, CAMC Memorial Hospital, CAMC Plateau Medical Center, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, as well as the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. Nearly 900 physicians have admitting privileges at CAMC, which is also West Virginia's premiere medical teaching facility, hosting, on any given day, more than 800 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.

Apply at https://gen-camc-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M59 or contact Ashley King, CAMC Physician Recruitment at [email protected]

Medical Director ,Child Abuse Pediatrics | Chapel Hill, NC

The section of Child Maltreatment within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina is recruiting an open rank, fixed term, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE faculty member who will serve as the Medical Director for the inpatient and outpatient child maltreatment consultation service. In this role, they will lead the growth of this service, supervise the medical team and direct the resident and medical student child maltreatment education curriculum. Applicants should be BC/BE in Child Abuse pediatrics having fellowship or equivalent post-residency training. 

The Child Maltreatment Section is a diverse team including board certified child abuse pediatricians, nurse practitioners and social workers, and includes a state funded educational program that assures the quality of medical child abuse evaluations across the state. The GPAM division includes a wide range of clinical services, a long history of important research, a central educational role and active advocacy. Current clinical care within the division includes a primary care clinic, diagnostic referral clinic, complex care program, adolescent medicine specialty care, clinics addressing behavioral and mental health, in addition to the child maltreatment clinics and program.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Applications can be submitted here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282365

Posted 6/14/2024

Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician | Chapel Hill, NC

The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina is recruiting a BC/BE child abuse pediatrician to join the Child Maltreatment Section. This individual would help to grow the inpatient and outpatient child maltreatment clinical program and participate in resident and medical student education. Other clinical opportunities would also be incorporated into the faculty position based on the interests of the candidate. The development of other areas of faculty expertise relevant to child abuse and neglect is encouraged. Depending on the experience of the candidate, additional duties may include a leadership role within a component of the Child Maltreatment Section. This recruitment is for an Open rank, fixed term, 0.5 to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience. 

The Child Maltreatment Section is a diverse team including board certified child abuse pediatricians, nurse practitioners and social workers, and includes a state funded educational program that assures the quality of medical child abuse evaluations across the state. The GPAM division includes a wide range of clinical services, a long history of important research, a central educational role and active advocacy. Current clinical care within the division includes a primary care clinic, diagnostic referral clinic, complex care program, adolescent medicine specialty care, clinics addressing behavioral and mental health, in addition to the child maltreatment clinics and program.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Applications can be submitted here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282366

 Posted 6/18/2024

Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician | San Diego, CA

Note: This posting is for position, a faculty child abuse pediatrician.  The previously posted division chief position has filled.

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Department of Pediatrics (http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu), and Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego (RCHSD) (http://www.rchsd.org) are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking academic physicians to join our Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics to provide patient care at the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, located within Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD).

 

Ranked among the Ten Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, RCHSD is a 511-bed non-profit pediatric teaching facility that provides exceptional medical and surgical care to a diverse population of one million children and adolescents. The Chadwick Center at RCHSD is one of the largest hospital-based child advocacy and trauma treatment centers in the nation, with a staff of 75 professionals (medicine, social work, psychology, psychiatry, child development, and education technology). The Chadwick Center provides child abuse medical services for San Diego, Imperial, and southern Riverside counties, a region with over 3 million people.

 

The Division has a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly pursuits. Division faculty play a major role in the education and teaching of medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows, and in planning for the annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment.

 

Child abuse pediatricians are responsible for supervising a 24/7 response to acute child and adolescent sexual assault cases and maintaining constant telephone availability to the community for the purpose of triaging and overseeing medical intervention in cases of maltreatment. This role also involves conducting outpatient child abuse and neglect evaluations in a clinic setting, offering medical second opinions for cases related to child abuse, and performing inpatient and outpatient medical consultations at Rady Children’s Hospital. Additionally, the role will also provide clinical oversight for children undergoing evaluations for burns at the Regional Burn Center at UCSD with both inpatient and remote consultations performed.

 

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

 

Candidates who are board-certified or board-eligible in the sub-specialty of Child Abuse Pediatrics are preferred.  Consideration will also be given to specialists with significant experience in Child Abuse medicine who are not board-certified or board-eligible.

Candidates with additional independent research funding are welcomed.

 Apply to:
            Faculty Position: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03802

 For more information, please contact Shalon Nienow, MD ([email protected])

Posted 6/5/2024