Child Abuse Specialist Pediatrician
Child Abuse Specialist Pediatrician
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Overview
Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and familycentered 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.
We have a very clear mission at Legacy: to make life better for our patients our community and each other. We show it every day in everything we do. At Legacy we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference a position with excellent benefits hireon bonus relocation allowance and annual CME we would like to talk with you.
Legacy Health is currently seeking experienced outpatient pediatric child abuse physician specialist to join our dynamic Salmon Creek team.
Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.
- Takes appropriate histories performs physical examinations takes photographs of physical findings performs medical evaluations and obtains as indicated cultures lab tests and imaging studies.
- Performs overall health screenings with referral and followup to appropriate providers.
Legally acceptable reports of evaluations.
- Enters into the electronic medical record detailed legally acceptable reports of medical evaluations with signoff and charge entry and accurate coding in 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 either by phone electronically or in person to ensure understanding of relevant historic information and appropriate planning for the evaluation process.
- Debriefs in a timely manner at the time of appointment with agency personnel and/or guardian to develop cooperative plan for followup 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.
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.
- Makes appropriate arrangements for court testimony.
Continuing education for child abuse examiners.
- 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.
- Seeks input from others on own work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment CAATrequires child abuse background checks which are conducted prehire and every three years through the DHS Child Abuse registry check. This requires a signed release and authorization and the background check includes a search ofsystemsfor any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists findingswill be reported back to CAATand findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.
LEGACYS VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacys Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry no J1 or H1B visa opportunities.
For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
