JOB SUMMARY

Provides medical evaluations, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to alleged victims of child abuse and neglect. May act as a trainer/ consultant at CARES Northwest (CNW).

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.

• Takes appropriate histories, performs physical examinations, takes photographs of physical findings, as indicated performs colposcopic evaluations, and obtains as indicated cultures, lab tests, and imaging studies.
• Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up to appropriate providers.

Legally acceptable reports of evaluations.

• Produces detailed, legally acceptable reports of medical evaluations in a timely manner.
• Reviews and corrects reports to ensure accuracy.
• Includes diagnostic finding and treatment recommendations.

Assessments for suspected abuse.

• Works in cooperation with other professionals in providing assessments for suspected abuse.
• Makes all appropriate contacts with outside agency personnel to ensure understanding of relevant historic information and appropriate planning for the evaluation process.
• Debriefs in a timely manner at time of appointment with agency personnel and/or guardian to develop cooperative plan for follow-up on assessment and treatment.

Provision of quality services.

• Participates in supervision, peer review, and quality assurance exercises.
• Requests peer review on cases that pose diagnostic problems.

Telephone consultations to professionals in the community and state on medical aspects of suspected abuse.

Promotion of community awareness of child abuse issues through educational programs.

• Promotes community partnerships and program development regarding child abuse. May train other professionals regarding medical evaluations of alleged child abuse victims and may develop associated educational materials.
• May provide assistance and teaching for child abuse professionals.

Provides expert testimony when subpoenaed to depositions or trials on cases.

Continuing education for child abuse medical providers.

• Attends professional training for child abuse medical providers and reads relevant literature.
• Takes initiative to research and share new information on this specialty.
• Attends trainings and fully utilizes available consultations.
• May participate in clinical research conducted at CNW.

Provides call coverage as necessary.

• Shares telephone weekday and night coverage with other child abuse physicians. Available to respond to Randall Children’s Hospital during weekend call, as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Specialty training in child abuse preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) years clinical experience evaluating children for concerns of abuse.

Licensure/Certification: Medical license for the applicable state. Board certified Pediatrician or Board certified Pediatric sub-specialist.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG.