Forensic Pediatrician

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical center in Las Vegas is seeking a qualified Forensic Pediatrician to provide expert medical consultations and forensic exams. This role involves collaboration with law enforcement and serving as an expert witness in legal proceedings. The ideal candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine degree, at least five years of Forensic Pediatrician experience, and relevant licensure in Nevada. This position plays a critical role in promoting patient safety and welfare while supporting the medical and legal communities.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of Forensic Pediatrician experience providing clinical evaluations.
• Valid License by the State of Nevada to practice medicine required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Nevada; DEA registration and BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical consultation and forensic exams.
• Collaborate with protective services and law enforcement.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings as required.

Skills

Pediatric care

Effective medical care provision

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Pediatric residency program

Pediatric Child Abuse Fellowship

Job description

Position Summary

This position is considered At‑Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO. As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life‑saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC’s nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Role Description

Responsible for providing expert medical consultation and forensic exams, while collaborating with protective services and law enforcement on appropriate matters, and serving as an expert witness in legal proceedings as required.

Education/Experience

Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of Forensic Pediatrician experience, providing clinical evaluations, expert legal testimony, evidence collection and documentation, prevention, and advocacy. Successful completion of a pediatric residency program and Pediatric Child Abuse Fellowship.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Valid License by the State of Nevada to practice medicine. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Knowledge & Skills

Pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; related outside agencies, their services, roles and responsibilities to contact them to appropriate needed information for patient referrals; principles and practices of medical care; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.

Effective provision of medical care; assessing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care provided through the use of hospital QI program; ensuring that services are appropriate for meeting patient’s medical, social and emotional needs, consistent with sound health care resource allocation practices; developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; applying leadership techniques; supervising Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners; making effective decisions under stress and emergency circumstances; developing care plans; solving problems; communicating with a wide variety people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment; stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in‑person and over the telephone; strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.