Child Abuse Pediatrician (MD/DO)

Inova Health System; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician to lead the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact on child welfare in a nationally recognized health system. The ideal candidate will possess specialized expertise in child abuse and a commitment to clinical excellence. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for vulnerable populations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes team member health and work-life balance, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician with expertise in Child Abuse.
• Experience in child maltreatment and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic evaluations and consultations in child abuse cases.
• Supervise forensic nurse examiners and educate community partners.

Skills

Child Abuse Pediatrician

Forensic Evaluations

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Excellence

Education

MD from an accredited institution

Pediatric Child Abuse Fellowship

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician with specialized expertise in Child Abuse to join our team as Medical Director of the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. This is a full-time leadership position offering a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Based in Falls Church, VA, just minutes from Washington, D.C., this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized health system. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Child Abuse Pediatrician with experience in all forms of child maltreatment, and a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence.

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, serving all counties in Northern Virginia, including military installations. This includes cases of 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, including 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 care.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and nationwide.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: 25 free mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year for team members, spouses/partners, and children.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off and parental leave.

Child Abuse Physician and Medical Director Job Responsibilities:

• Part of a team including forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant.
• Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultations in child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, education to colleagues, medical students, and community partners, and collaboration with community teams.
• Participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, peer and expert review of forensic examinations, and assist via phone with patient care deviations from standing orders.

Additional Requirements:

• Licensure: Physician license in Virginia upon start; current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Experience: Residency completion; successful completion of a physician residency program. Pediatric Child Abuse Fellowship preferred.
• Education: MD from an accredited institution.