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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. 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 Abuse Pediatrician and Supervisor - Oregon City, OregonABOUT US JOB SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS TO APPLY: visit www.childrenscenter.hiringthing.com Children’s Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 01.28.19 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 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: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer. Posted 11.13.18 Physician, Child Abuse Programs - Yale School of MedicineThe Department of Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking a physician to join a team of 12 clinicians and administrators to provide clinical evaluations and care to maltreated children and lead the research efforts related to child abuse. The ideal candidate will be on a trajectory toward becoming an independent investigator, or already functioning on that level. Significant protected time and initial research funding are available. Graduating fellows with significant research experience and potential are encouraged to apply. Southern Connecticut offers beautiful shoreline, affordable housing, excellent schools, numerous recreational opportunities, and easy access to New York, Boston, Newport, Cape Cod, and the ski slopes of New England. Applicants should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse and qualified for an appointment to the faculty at Yale School of Medicine as either an Instructor or Assistant Professor. Interested applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and 3 References to: http://apply.interfolio.com/57370. Please address inquiries, to Andrea Asnes, MD, Search Committee Chair, Department of Pediatrics, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520, email: [email protected]. Yale University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is available July 1, 2019 and will remain open until filled. Posted 11.02.18 Child Abuse Pediatrician, Department of PediatricsThe Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Division of General & Community Pediatrics is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to fill a full time Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Clinical Educator track. The candidate will have unique opportunities to expand teaching, clinical services, and research dedicated to evaluation and diagnosis in cases of suspected child maltreatment. Qualifications sought include academic excellence in teaching, administration, clinical work, and cultural competence. The candidate will supervise and teach residents and medical students from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to the professional development of faculty to become excellent educators in preparation for promotion. The academic appointment and salary will be based on academic background and experience. The Children’s Hospital of the University of New Mexico has a level one pediatric trauma designation and the only pediatric emergency department in the state. Excellent pediatric services are available including imaging, intensive care, ophthalmology, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation. We serve a diverse population of patients from both rural and urban areas of New Mexico as well as from many Native American tribes/pueblos. The institution is located in Albuquerque, a picturesque city, located at the base of the Sandia Mountains, and home to the International Balloon Fiesta. Child maltreatment services are provided by one full time board certified child abuse pediatrician, one part time child abuse pediatrician, and a nurse practitioner who staff Para Los Ninos (PLN) and the Child Abuse Response Team (CART.) CART responds to child physical abuse and neglect cases while PLN responds to child sexual abuse cases. PLN is an off-site clinical program located at the Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center which serves victims of child sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. The candidate would be serving as medical director of this specialty clinic. Our programs serve approximately 800 patients each year. The successful candidate will assume clinical responsibility with both CART and PLN. Minimum Requirements
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For best consideration, applications must be received by April 13, 2018; however, the position will remain open until filled. A complete application must contain a cover letter, CV and a list of 3 references. This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as a condition of employment. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Regents' Policy Manual - Section 6.7: Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment, which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://policy.unm.edu/regents-policies/section-6/6-7.html. Interested applicants must apply for this position via UNMJobs website https://unmjobs.unm.edu and refer to Req4327. For additional information, you may contact Leslie Strickler, DO, [email protected]. Posted 10.22.18 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 10.22.18 |
