Pediatrician, Child Abuse and Neglect

Health eCareers; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

5% 401(k) match

Up to 44 days off per year

Job summary

A leading healthcare employer in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join a multidisciplinary team at the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center. The role includes assessments for suspected abuse, court testimonies, and offers a full benefits package, including up to 44 days off per year. The compensation ranges from $175,000 to $750,000, depending on various factors. Ideal candidates will have specialized training and a compassionate nature when engaging with families.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• Board-Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department consults for suspected abuse and neglect.
• Responsibilities include in-person court testimony, depositions, and hearings.
• Offer patient and family centric medical evaluations and care.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Education

Medical degree

Completion of ACGME or AOA fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Tools

CDS and DEA license

Job description

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We are seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center.

The Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center offers a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, including certified child abuse pediatricians, nurses, psychologists and social workers, and provides help to children and their families in the evaluation and treatment of physical and emotional injuries caused by child abuse and neglect.

As a state-designated child protection center, Saint Peter's Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center (CPC) serves seven counties in central New Jersey. The Child Protection Center provides crisis intervention, child abuse assessments and referrals to community resources.

Opportunity Highlights

• Provide outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department consults for suspected abuse and neglect
• Minimal after-hours phone call coverage
• Strong support by leadership and administration
• Responsibilities will include in-person court testimony, depositions, and hearings
• Receive the time and the support needed to provide patient and family centric medical evaluations and care
• Full benefits package with up to 44 days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match

Community Highlights Thriving area with a walkable downtown in New Brunswick, along the Raritan River, featuring restaurants, arts, entertainment, and the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

• Enjoy fine cuisine and historic streets.
• Home to theatres, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located within 1 hour of New York City and Philadelphia.

About Saint Peter's Saint Peter's Healthcare System is a nonprofit healthcare network headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It includes Saint Peter's University Hospital, a 478-bed acute care teaching hospital, and employs over 3,600 healthcare professionals. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital is designated as an acute care children’s hospital. The network provides comprehensive primary and specialty care services across New Jersey.

Requirements

• A Medical degree and the successful completion of an ACGME or AOA fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics
• MD or DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Board-Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital liability insurance
• CDS and DEA license required
• Spanish speaking a plus
• A caring and compassionate nature when working with children and their families

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from $175,000 to $750,000, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.