Pediatric Medical Provider

Ascension St Vincent; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Liberty House is seeking a Pediatric Medical Provider to conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of children referred for abuse or neglect and to document findings for legal proceedings. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including forensic interviewers and social services, and may require testimony in court.

The position requires a medical degree, Oregon licensure, and board certification or eligibility in pediatrics, with a focus on trauma-informed, compassionate

Qualifications

• Medical degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics.
• Licensed to practice in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical evaluations of children referred for concerns of abuse/neglect.
• Gather comprehensive social and medical history from patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate medical follow-up and documentation meeting legal and social service needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement and child protective services.
• Testify in court as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Pediatrics board certification/eligibility

Oregon license to practice medicine

Job description

Liberty House does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

Pediatric Medical Provider

A pediatric medical provider may include a Physician (DO or MD), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant who performs medical evaluations of children referred for concerns of sexual abuse, physical abuse and/or neglect. This position provides regularly scheduled evaluations, urgently scheduled evaluations, and intermittent consultations. Liberty House medical providers participate in a multidisciplinary team environment and work in collaboration with child forensic interviewers, family support specialists, community medical providers, hospitals, child protective services workers, and detectives, officers or deputies from law enforcement agencies. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, documentation, and testimony in various types of court proceedings as needed.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Perform sensitive and thorough medical examinations of children referred for concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, including rapport building, colposcopy, photography and team participation during child interviews.
• Gather comprehensive social and medical history from patients and their caregivers and review other relevant case information.
• Competency in trauma-informed care; ability to communicate compassionately and remain objective and nonjudgmental.
• Coordinate medical follow-up for each patient as necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation of all evaluations in a timely and neutral manner that meets legal requirements for evidence and social service needs for protection and treatment.
  

Conducting Medical Evaluations (90%)

• Perform sensitive and thorough medical examinations of children referred for concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, including rapport building, colposcopy, photography and team participation during child interviews.
• Gather comprehensive social and medical history from patients and their caregivers and review other relevant case information.
• Competency in trauma-informed care; ability to communicate compassionately and remain objective and nonjudgmental.
• Coordinate medical follow-up for each patient as necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation of all evaluations in a timely and neutral manner that meets legal requirements for evidence and social service needs for protection and treatment.
  

Other Duties (10%)

• Collaborate on a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), comprised of representatives from Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, the Department of Human Services, and other community agencies who work to collaboratively manage and prevent cases of child maltreatment.
• Observe forensic interviews of children and make recommendations as needed.
• Assist the Medical Team and Chief Executive Officer in developing protocols, policies, procedures and other relevant documents.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including regular peer review and case review.
• Participate in ongoing CME relevant to child abuse evaluations, including specific training as requested.
• Testify in court as necessary.
• Maintain professional license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities as a Liberty House Team Member:

• Pass a criminal background, a sex offender registration and child abuse registry check.
• Maintain required confidentiality in compliance with Liberty House policies, HIPAA, and State of Oregon multidisciplinary child abuse assessment team statutory requirements.
• Attend Liberty House staff meetings, clinical team meetings, staff annual retreat, and other training and events as needed.
  Communicate professionally, respectfully, and supportively with internal team members, external partners, and board members.
• Promote a positive working environment by adhering to the Liberty House Code of Conduct.
• Conduct the business of Liberty House so as to maintain and increase its goodwill and reputation in the community, consistent with professional and ethical standards of behavior.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate medical degree.
• Board certified or Board eligible (consideration for Family Practice, Emergency Department or other relevant specialty considered) in pediatrics or sub-specialty certification in child abuse Pediatrics.
• Licensed (or able to obtain a license) in the State of Oregon.
• Knowledge of child abuse dynamics.

Positions Available, Compensation:

Full-time, salary position 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Part-time, hourly position 8-31 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Compensation: competitive, dependent upon education and experience.
Relocation assistance.