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The Society does reserve the right to deny requests that it deems are not relevant to the Society's purpose and membership, as well as the right to edit submissions that exceed 300 words in length. Assistant or Associate Professor (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics - University of WashingtonThe University of Washington Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine & the Child Protection Program are accepting applications for an up to full-time Assistant or Associate level faculty member with opportunity to play a role in the fellowship program if interested. The Child Protection Program (CPP) consists of 4-5 Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAPs) and is teamed with social work and administrative support at all 3 facilities (see below). We have a full three-year CAP fellowship with one fellow per year. Our CPP team, supported by fellows and multi-hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), covers 24/7 call for all 3 facilities as abuse consultants. All of the facilities are teaching institutions delivering training to medical, nursing and social work students, residents and fellows and are often involved in statewide training opportunities. In addition, varied opportunities exist for involvement in research within each organization. The facilities our team covers are:
The population served by most of the facilities involves the Seattle/King County area but also supports the multi- state area of Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WAMI) for training, trauma referrals and consultation. Our team and all of the staff of the three facilities are all a part of our countywide “virtual” Child Abuse Center (CAC). This is an active and collaborative group which is a protocol based and accredited CAC that involves law enforcement, child protective services, child abuse teams, the county prosecutor’s office and victim advocacy. The child protection team is also involved with a consultation program for abuse and neglect cases referred to the Washington state child welfare program. For more information, please contact: Rebecca Wiester, MD Posted 04.04.19 Child Abuse Medical Director - Anchorage, AlaskaSeeking a Medical Director for Alaska Cares, the first and largest Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Alaska. A department of The Children’s Hospital at Providence, Alaska CARES is accredited by the National Children's Alliance and part of a network of more than 850 Children's Advocacy Centers across the United States. Our innovative program features:
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Interested applicants, please send CV to: DJ Barker, Physician Recruiter Posted 04.02.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Omaha, NebraskaChildren’s Hospital & Medical Center, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is currently recruiting a BE/BC, fellowship trained Child Abuse Pediatrician. Children’s is a vibrant, free-standing pediatric teaching hospital and Nebraska’s only full service pediatric specialty health care center focused on extraordinary clinical care, education, clinical and outcomes, basic science and translational research, and advocacy. The hospital is embarking on transformational programmatic and physical growth to address our local, regional, national and global patient care. The hospital has a Level IV Regional NICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Specialized Clinical Pediatric Services, and 24/7 Pediatric Intensivists. We have 50+ Specialty Clinics, 200+ Specialists, 14 Satellite Offices, multiple Pediatric Fellowship programs, and is Magnet Certified. Our new campus expansion plans include an additional 100+ beds to the existing 145, expansion to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Fetal Care Center and Fetal Surgery, Infant MRI, full urology support with new urodynamic suite, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Center including dedicated intensive care, Short-Stay Observation Unit, Emergency Department, and new operating rooms, one which will have intraoperative MRI and navigational system. The expansion will also provide new facilities to support education and clinical and outcomes research. We seek an individual with a passion for providing world class patient care and teaching. This opportunity allows you to join a well-established Child Protection Team affiliated with one of the largest, nonprofit CAC’s in the country, Project Harmony. The Child Protection Team assesses suspected victims of all forms of child maltreatment including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug exposure, medical child abuse, failure to thrive, and significant social concerns. You will provide treatment and supportive resources, educate caregivers, encourage compliance with the medical plan in the home setting and coordinate with other involved providers. In addition, you would interpret medical records and testify in cases as to the medical condition and possible causes of the injury or condition. Our division has highly active follow-up outpatient clinics, including Children’s Foster Care Clinic which provides comprehensive evaluation and medical case management for children entering the foster care system. The team is supported by the hospital administration, as well as a complete compliment of hospital specialists. You will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine that will be commensurate with experience. The Child Health Research Institute has been established and will provide start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science, or translational research. Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted to: Jon Clay, Administrator, Physician & Faculty Recruitment, [email protected] or 402.955.6971. All replies will be treated with confidentiality. Posted 04.02.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TexasThe Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston Texas is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician. The program interfaces closely with Galveston County Children’s Protective Services personnel, staff at the Galveston Children’s Advocacy Center, Law Enforcement personnel and the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. The CAP provides formal consultation to regional CPS Staff in the East Texas Region and provides training for CPS and advocacy staff in a 19-county region. Local, state and federal funding supports a substantial portion of the CAP activities. Pediatric residents rotate through the service for 2 weeks as part of their required assignments. The program offers medical student electives as well. The CAP consults on cases admitted to the University hospital service and to the Shriners Burn Hospital, both located within walking distance. A third pediatric service will be opening soon near our League City Campus, located 20 miles north of the university campus. There is outstanding support from related Radiology and subspecialty Services. A foster care service was opened in the past 18 months. Staffed by primary care pediatrics, a CAP would have opportunity for participation as well. The primary site for medical evaluations is located at The Advocacy Center for Children at Galveston County, creating a close collaboration among the various entities supporting children and families. Leadership qualities and a valid Texas Medical License are desirable. Interested individuals please contact: Patricia Beach, MD UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Posted 03.31.19 Statewide Medical Director for Florida’s Child Protection Team SystemThe State of Florida is currently seeking to recruit a Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician to lead the State of Florida’s unique network of 22 medically-directed multidisciplinary Child Protection Teams. This position is within the Florida Department of Health. The Child Protection Teams exist to provide the Department of Children and Families and law enforcement agencies with independent multidisciplinary opinions in cases reported for suspected child physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect. The composition of the individual teams varies within the state according to geographic and demographic considerations, but typically consists of a physician serving as Medical Director, one or more Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, social workers and a team psychologist. The Teams function under the leadership and direction of a Statewide Medical Director. Responsibilities and duties include:
The Medical Director may be asked to represent the Department on child welfare matters to members of the legislature, local officials, other state agencies and representatives of the federal government. As an employee of the state of Florida the CPT Statewide Medical Director is classified as a Select Exempt Services position with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The State of Florida offers an attractive benefits package. Interested applicants should contact Bruce J. McIntosh, M.D., Statewide Medical Director for Child Protection, at [email protected] for additional information. Posted 03.28.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician/Fellowship Program Director – Hackensack Meridian Health – Hackensack, New JerseyHackensack Meridian Health is seeking a BC/BE, fellowship trained Child Abuse and Neglect Pediatrician. This opportunity is at the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House (AHCH), Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center. A 775 bed academic medical center located just outside New York City in a desirable, northern New Jersey location which offers excellent schools and easy access to New York City. The Audrey Hepburn Children’s House (AHCH) is the New Jersey state-designated Northern Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center for child abuse and neglect. Serving Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Morris and Sussex counties, the AHCH provides a safe and nurturing, child friendly and compassionate environment for infants, children, and adolescents who are evaluated for suspected child maltreatment. The chosen candidate will work with an energetic staff which includes a child abuse pediatrician, child abuse advanced practice nurses, nurses, psychologists and social workers. The successful candidate will participate in developing and directing an accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Training Program. Medical evaluations are provided both as an inpatient and outpatient basis. Where, outpatient evaluations occur both on the hospital campus at the AHCH and in the community at Deirdre’s House, Child Advocacy Center in Morristown, NJ. The successful candidate will also actively educate Hackensack University Medical Center pediatric residents, participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and join the Northern Child Fatality Review Team. Opportunities to participate in community outreach and advocacy through educating community pediatricians in collaboration with the NJ AAP, various community agencies, and local schools students are also available. Opportunity Information
Submit your CV for immediate consideration to [email protected]. Posted 03.27.19 Associate Medical Director – Child Abuse Pediatrician – Phoenix Children’s HospitalThe Child Protection Team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking a full time BC/BE Child Abuse pediatrician or pediatrician with significant interest in serving children who are suspected victims of child maltreatment to fill the position of Associate Medical Director. The Child Protection Team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital partners with several regional advocacy center sites throughout the county and its surrounding areas. The various advocacy centers include multidisciplinary partnering agencies such as law enforcement, children’s services, victim advocates, and mental health clinicians. Phoenix Children’s is a dedicated pediatric hospital, a level-one trauma center and home to one of the largest PICU’s in the Southwest (48 beds and more than 4500 patients each year). Our brand new facility has nearly doubled our bed capacity (from 385 to 626). Physician will work with the team to provide services at two facilities – Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center as well as three advocacy sites – Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona, Mesa Family Advocacy Center, and Southwest Family Advocacy Center in Goodyear.
Interested applicants, please send CV to: Raye Jean Becker, Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Posted 03.21.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Mt. Sinai Health SystemThe Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a child abuse pediatrician for our Child and Family Support Program (CFSP), in the Mount Sinai Health System. Kravis Children’s Hospital has an active child protection program that sees a diverse patient population involving a wide range of child protection issues. CFSP is overseen by a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive evaluation of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, in addition to providing support services for families who may be at risk. The CFSP multidisciplinary team includes as core members a child abuse pediatrician and a full time licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with expertise in child protection. The child abuse pediatrician and social worker collaboratively provide comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment of high risk children and families, and communicate with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and other organizations. In addition, social workers are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week as part of an on-call program and receive training in emergency-based child protection assessment and interventions, to support after-hours consultation. Clinical responsibilities will include the provision of outpatient care in at least one of our sites, inpatient and ED consultations, teaching fellows, residents, medical students, and staff; active involvement in outpatient quality, safety, and administrative activities; and academic/scholarly activities. Kravis Children’s Hospital, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is the primary site of inpatient care for children who live on the Upper East Side and in Harlem. Kravis is part of the Mount Sinai Health System, which includes 7 hospitals in the New York metropolitan area, as well as a large regional ambulatory footprint. Candidates must have an MD/DO degree. We are seeking a bright, motivated, independent physician who is committed to a career in academic pediatrics, and has a strong interest in child protection. The ideal candidate will have completed a child abuse pediatrics fellowship, and will be BC/BE. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Faculty appointment is in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Requirements:
We invite qualified individuals to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Karen Wilson, [email protected]. Posted 03.14.19 Pediatrician - Child Advocacy & Protection ProgramThe Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) seeks a General Pediatrician with interest in child abuse pediatrics for our Child Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP). The pediatrician will:
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About the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) The Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) is New Hampshire's only comprehensive, full-service children's hospital and provides an extended system of care that offers advanced pediatric services including a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Intensive Care Nursery (ICN), 30 specialty clinics and the CHaD Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center. Applicants are encouraged to apply at the link below: https://careers.dhproviders.org/pediatrician-caap Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer. Posted 03.14.19 Child Protection Pediatrician in Eastern PennsylvaniaLehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a BC/BE child protection pediatrician to join a growing, full service child protection program that is part of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Reilly Children’s Hospital. A team of multi-disciplinary professionals currently works together through the Lehigh County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to provide clinical and other supportive services to children and families. The physician in this position will be responsible for: providing clinical care; providing direction for all aspects of child maltreatment evaluations; coordinating child protection medicine procedures; hospital consultations; providing legal testimony; writing and developing funding proposals and program initiatives; participating in budgeting and financial planning; providing continuing medical education for staff, social workers, residents and medical students; and community outreach. The successful candidate will be employed by LVHN and based out of the hospital’s clinic. The Reilly Children’s Hospital at LVHN is the only children’s hospital in the region that provides care in 28 specialties and general pediatrics. There is a 30-bed inpatient unit, 8-bed Level II PICU, 40-bed Level III NICU, a pediatric specialty center, Level II pediatric trauma center and 12-bed pediatric ER. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is located in the Lehigh Valley in Eastern Pennsylvania, 60 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City. The Lehigh Valley is home to over 820,000 people, making it Pennsylvania’s third most populated metropolitan area and the fastest growing region of the state, due in part to its favorable business climate and attractive cost of living in comparison to surrounding areas. Interested candidates please email your CV to Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen c/o [email protected] or call 484-862-3241 for more information. Posted 03.04.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, Newark, NJThe Metro Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center (RDTC) at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) is seeking a third full-time BC/BE child abuse pediatrician to join our team of two CAPs, two nurse-case managers, and one LPN. The Metro RDTC is the only resource providing coordinated medical and mental health care for maltreated children in Essex County, NJ, and covers 25% of child abuse cases in the state. We are the only such center in New Jersey that is co-located in a free-standing nationally accredited CAC, which allows easy communication with our partners in the prosecutor’s office and child protective services. Posted 02.28.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician Needed at Children’s Hospital of MichiganTenet Healthcare along with University Pediatricians is actively seeking a BE/BC Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the well-established Department of Pediatrics and Child Protection Team at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Responsibilities The Child Abuse Pediatrician will be responsible for providing in-depth written consultations and collaborating with sub-specialists on cases suspicious for child maltreatment. Develops protocols, trains hospital physicians and other community professionals on how to identify and/or report suspected cases of child abuse, particularly more subtle signs of abuse. Interprets medical information for the legal system and courts when needed. Demonstrates leadership for hospital in meeting needs of children and families affected by child maltreatment with the hospital and community. Participates in service line expansion and market growth initiatives. Achieve and maintain specialty hospital designation. Academic responsibilities include training medical students, residents, and fellows in research of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of child maltreatment. Qualifications Candidates must be BE/BC and eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan. An interest in academics is strongly preferred as this position supports the academic mission of medical education and training programs of Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. About Children’s Hospital of Michigan For 132 years, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan has existed for one reason and one reason alone – to improve the health and well-being of children by providing specialized care and expertise for all their unique healthcare needs. This 228-bed facility is the first and largest freestanding hospital in the state completely dedicated to serving children. As an international leader in neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and diagnostic services, CHM is ranked one of the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. CHM is home to a free-standing Pediatric Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons) as well as Michigan’s only Pediatric Burn Center that is verified by the American Burn Association. How to Apply Please send a copy of your current CV to: Melanie Yenchai All inquiries and personal information are kept confidential. Posted 02.22.19 Clinical Educator Opportunity - Penn StateThe Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics and Penn State College of Medicine is offering an exciting clinical-educator opportunity for a faculty member in the Center for the Protection of Children (CPC). What We're Offering
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Center for the Protection of Children (CPC) CPC faculty currently includes two Board Certified child abuse pediatricians, a general pediatrician, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The CPC is accredited by the ACGME for a Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship. Clinical venues include Penn State Children’s Hospital and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center the region’s only level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, which provides the full complement of pediatric specialties that support clinical practice. The Penn State Health “Transforming the Lives of Children” (TLC) clinic in nearby Harrisburg offers evidence-based mental health services, serves as the clinical research site for investigating best practices in mental health assessment and treatment of traumatized children, harsh parenting, as well as sexual behavior problems in children. The clinic employs psychologists (clinical and research) and master’s level trauma trained therapists, has an active psychology post-doctoral training program, and provides internships in psychology and social work. A strong collaboration with Pinnacle Health Children’s Resource Center (an NCA accredited Children’s Advocacy Center) is in place and provides further clinical and research opportunities. Area Highlights Include Hershey is a suburban community of 20,000 in a metropolitan area of 400,000 in one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Penn State Children's Hospital at the Hershey Medical Center is approximately 12 miles from Harrisburg, the state capital, and is one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth. For additional information, please contact Lori Frasier MD, Director, Center for the Protection of Children at [email protected]. The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. EOE-AA-M/F/D/V. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Posted 02.18.19 Child Protection Team Medical DirectorThe Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families is a division of Arnold Palmer Hospital, which is part of Orlando Health, a not-for-profit hospital system founded in 1918. The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families brings together six programs providing services to strengthen children and families in Central Florida. Three of those programs make up the Children’s Advocacy Center. The Children’s Advocacy Center provides services associated with the assessment, advocacy and therapeutic treatment of child abuse in one child-friendly location. The Child Protection Team provides the upfront assessment services of the Children’s Advocacy Center to aid the Department of Children and Families and law enforcement in assessing child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Team is comprised of physicians, advanced practitioner registered nurses, and case coordinators who provide a variety of medical and social assessments culminating in recommendations being made for the protection and ongoing wellness of the child and family. Position Job Duties Qualifications: Must be a Florida licensed physician under Chapters 458 or 459, F.S. who is: (1) A board-certified Pediatrician and who, within four (4) years following the date of employment, either (a) obtains a sub-specialty certification from the American Board of Pediatrics in Child Abuse Pediatrics or (b) meets the requirements established by a third-party credentialing entity recognizing demonstrated specialized competence in child abuse or (2) A board-certified Family Physician who, within 2 (two) years following the date of employment, meets the requirements established by a third-party credentialing entity recognizing demonstrated specialized competence in child abuse. Responsibilities and Duties:
Please contact Laly Serraty, 407-317-7430, ext. 2145, if you are interested and for additional information. Posted 01.24.19 Medical Director, Child Abuse PediatricsRanked as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in four specialties by U.S. News & World Report in 2018-2019, Valley Children’s Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare networks, is seeking a Medical Director for The Guilds of Children’s Hospital Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center. The Guilds at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California, is recognized in Central California and the state as a leader in advocacy, injury prevention, clinical research and academic training. This is an exceptional opportunity for a caring, patient-focused BE/BC Pediatrician who is fellowship-trained in Child Abuse to lead and grow a practice servicing 12 counties and over 1.3 million children in the heart of California. We’re seeking someone who possesses vision and passion for their work and the desire to grow a program. Responsibilities include clinical practice and active participation in the Stanford-affiliated pediatric resident training program with opportunities available to be involved in clinical research. Academic appointment will be recommended based on training and experience. The Guilds Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center is composed of the Child Advocacy Clinic, which operates five days a week and sees over 1,000 children each year. The team is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day for emergency coverage. The Center includes an inpatient component that evaluates about 100 children yearly in the pediatric emergency department, acute-care floors and the pediatric intensive care unit. These children are evaluated for suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. The staff includes nurse practitioners specialized in child maltreatment, forensic nurses, social workers, a center coordinator and support staff. Through the diligent efforts of the Guilds of Valley Children’s Hospital, a generous endowment of $5 million was presented to the Center to ensure the program’s growth and longevity. The Center continues to expand, adding more staff as the need arises. Valley Children’s Hospital and The Guilds Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center share the same philosophical objective that all children have “Futures Worth Fighting For.” The area offers a truly affordable cost of living and is located in the heart of the state in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. With a metropolitan area population of over 1,000,000 in the 2010 census, Fresno represents the third-largest metropolitan center in California and an area that abounds with fine regional and ethic restaurants, as well as a vibrant night life. Its symphony, local theater companies, music and dance productions distinguish Fresno as a city with access to a wide variety of cultural events. Fresno is the only city in the United States with three national parks in its backyard: Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite. Families will love the friendly neighborhoods and excellent schools. Fresno also provides comfortable day trips to San Francisco, the California Coast and the Los Angeles area. If you want to experience the best that California has to offer, there’s no better place to live. For complete details and confidential consideration, please contact Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (877) 440-3832 or call/text at (214) 850-3094. Posted 01.16.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VAChildren’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) is seeking a full time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician for our child advocacy program. CHKD is the only freestanding children’s hospital in Virginia. Our 206 bed multispecialty hospital cares for 200,000 children each year, and recently received provisional level 1 Trauma certification. CHKD has a full complement of pediatric subspecialists, including pediatric radiologists, pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric intensivists, pediatric emergency doctors, and pediatric hospitalists. The successful candidate will be joining Michelle Clayton MD, MPH, FAAP, a board certified child abuse pediatrician who has 14 years of experience in the field. The Child Abuse Program at CHKD is the only regional hospital-based child advocacy center in Virginia, is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, and is a member in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. The program is a fully equipped facility which provides a range of services, including mental health services, victim advocacy, case management services, interviews, and medical services. In FY18 the program served over 1,500 children. The program has an excellent working relationship with ten multidisciplinary teams and is widely recognized as a leader in providing comprehensive services to maltreated children. The program continues to expand the frontiers of advocacy, treatment, and research in the field. The medical program, which began in 2000, has a reputation as a leader in the medical care of abused and neglected children within the hospital and throughout the state. The program includes a full-time board certified faculty member, established medical team, and a thriving fellowship program. Every year, hundreds of patients are referred to the medical team at the Child Abuse Program due to concerns for physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. The medical services provided include inpatient consultations, investigative consultations, clinic visits, and acute sexual assault evaluations. The program’s team of Pediatric Forensic Nurse Examiners perform examinations of children under 17 with an acute sexual assault complaint; this team is available around the clock for urgent and emergent cases. The Child Abuse Program has a fellowship program which has been in operation since 2003. The program has seven graduates who are building distinguished careers in the field of Child Abuse Pediatrics across the country. Our affiliated academic institution, Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), administers the fellowship program. The successful candidate will have an academic appointment in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics at EVMS at a level commensurate with experience. Twenty minutes from the beach, CHKD is centrally located on the East Coast and serves the Hampton Roads region in Southeastern Virginia. Norfolk and its surrounding communities comprise a thriving metropolitan area which is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and raise a family. This position offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth with a competitive compensation package. We invite you to learn more about CHKD’s Child Abuse Program and submit your CV today for this immediate opening. Please contact our Executive Director, Erinn Portnoy LCSW, to apply for this exciting opportunity. Ms. Portnoy can be reached at (757) 668-6164, or she can be emailed at [email protected]. Erinn Portnoy LCSW Posted 01.11.2019 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Portland, ORRandall Children’s Hospital and the Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Services Northwest (CARES NW) in Portland, Oregon, is pleased to announce we are recruiting for a full time child abuse pediatrician (CAP). The specialist will join three other board certified CAP’s in a well-developed inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary consultation program for suspected child abuse and neglect. This full time position offers excellent opportunities for inpatient and outpatient clinical child abuse practice, teaching, prevention work, and community involvement in multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should possess experience and outstanding clinical skill in child abuse assessment within a multidisciplinary setting and/or recent Child Abuse fellowship. Certification in Pediatrics and Board Eligible or Board Certified in Child Abuse preferred. CARES NW is NCA accredited and is one of the oldest and largest outpatient child abuse assessment programs in the United States. It is a collaboration of 4 major health care systems and provides medical evaluation for over 1500 patients each year. Randall Children’s Hospital (a 501(c) 3 organization) is a 175-bed new full-service hospital with Level 1 trauma designation, a full time pediatric Emergency Department, large inpatient acute care units, and a PICU and level 4 NICU. The hospital has over 200 pediatric sub-specialty professionals in both medical and surgical areas including 24-hour Pediatric Hospitalist coverage. Randall Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital. Portland lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown “Pearl District” for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities, all within a short commuting distance to the hospital. Portland boasts more bike paths per mile than any city in the US, and the largest city park in the nation. The rugged beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the long skiing seasons of Mt Hood are within a 90-minute drive. Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence. As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for. For consideration, please visit our website www.legacyhealth.org and complete an online application. Please apply for position number 18-3468. You will be able to insert your CV into the application. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Vicki Owen at 503 415-5403 or via email at [email protected]. AA/EOE/veterans/disabilities. Posted 01.09.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Santa Clara, CAThe Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 9,000 physicians, 22 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and a 70-year tradition of providing quality medical care. We are currently seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Specialist to join our team. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE COMFORTABLE WITH:
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If you are interested, please contact: Judy Padilla, Regional Recruiter, Physician Recruitment Services, at: [email protected] or 510-625-5915. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. http://physiciancareers-ncal.kp.org Connect With Us: Posted 01.03.19 Child Abuse Pediatrician - Full Time Faculty PositionThe Child Abuse Research Education and Service (CARES) Institute at Rowan University-SOM is seeking a 6th Child Abuse Pediatrics (CAP) BC/BE pediatrician who desires to build an exciting and fulfilling career in child abuse and neglect. The CARES Institute is a University designated Center of Excellence and a statewide resource to inform best practices in the delivery of medical and mental health services to maltreated children. As a faculty member there is ample opportunity to actively participate in undergraduate and graduate medical education, program development and clinical research. The Institute is the only dedicated diagnostic and treatment resource for the southern 1/3 of the state of New Jersey and is designated by the State of New Jersey as a Regional Child Abuse Diagnostic Center. Institute staff consists of over 60 full time professionals providing medical and mental health services; community outreach, legislative advocacy, training and NIMH funded research. Currently the Institute has 5 FTE CAP’s, 2 child psychiatrists and 2 foster care pediatricians. The Institute seamlessly integrates medical and mental health services providing a full spectrum of care. Under the directorship of the Institutes co-director, Esther Deblinger, PhD there is robust research and training in the use and dissemination of TF-CBT. The Institutes physicians provide inpatient child abuse medical consultation services at southern New Jersey’s Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper University Hospital were we have established New Jersey’s first CAP fellowship. Outpatient evaluations for child sexual and physical abuse are conducted at our facility on our main campus. As the regions only child abuse diagnostic and treatment center, faculty participate in county-based multidisciplinary teams, convene the regional child death review team, provide professional training to child protective services, law enforcement and the courts. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop a solid clinical and/or research career in child abuse. The candidate will receive an academic appointment at either an assistant/associate professor level in the Department of Pediatrics. Additional opportunities and responsibilities within the Institute will be tailored to the talents and interests of the successful applicant. Salary is competitive, secure and accompanied by a full benefit package. Our clinical campus is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area approximately 8 miles from center city Philadelphia, 1 hour from the beach and 2 hours from New York City. Qualified candidates please send C-V search committee C/O: Martin A. Finkel, DO, FAAP, CARES Institute, Rowan University-SOM, 42 East Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ, 08084, e-mail, [email protected], 856-566-7039. Fax 856-566-6108. AA/EOE/DA. www.caresinstitute.org. Posted 12.28.18 Child Abuse Pediatrics Provider - Westchester County, New YorkSeeking a part-time board certified pediatrician, board certified child abuse pediatrician or experienced nurse practitioner to join the Section of Child Abuse Pediatric program at the Westchester Institute of Human Development (WIHD) and the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at WMCHealth. The program evaluates over 800 patients per year with concerns for sexual abuse, physical abuse and fatalities in seven Hudson Valley counties. The program, under the leadership of Jennifer Canter MD, MPH, FAAP, has a strong prevention, research and academic focus with faculty appointments at New York Medical College available for appropriate candidates. Those with training in child sexual abuse/physical abuse will be preferred, yet experienced clinicians interested in the position will be considered and provided with appropriate training and supervision. The main clinical site will be on the Valhalla campus of WMCHealth, which houses the WIHD Child Advocacy Center WMCHealth and New York Medical College. This will be a part-time position with benefits and minimal on-call responsibilities. There are opportunities for moonlighting for the acute care needs of the program at WMCHealth should the candidate be interested in a full-time position. If interested in applying, please send cover letter, C.V. and salary requirements to: Danielle McFadden at [email protected]. Posted 12.03.18 |
