Pediatrician- Child Advocacy

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their close-knit team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary setting, focusing on the assessment and care of suspected child maltreatment victims. The position emphasizes collaboration with various professionals, including social workers and law enforcement, to ensure comprehensive support for vulnerable children. Candidates will engage in teaching, mentorship, and clinical research, contributing to the academic excellence of the institution while promoting equity and inclusion in healthcare. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Delaware medical license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending physician for the Nemours CARE Program.
• Provide subspecialty consultations for suspected maltreatment victims.

Skills

Child Abuse Pediatrics

Clinical Research

Mentorship

Advocacy

Teaching

Education

Board Certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Medical Degree

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking to hire a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to work at Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware within the Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Nemours CARE (Children at Risk Evaluation) Program.

The mission of the Division of General Academic Pediatrics is to provide superb healthcare to the children of the Delaware Valley; support the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows within the Jefferson Health System and Nemours; achieve a national reputation for scholarship, service, advocacy, and academic excellence in the field of pediatrics; enable the academic careers of its faculty; and contribute directly to the population health of the regional community through outreach and collaboration.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, promoting anti-racist care, reducing health disparities, and helping to build a diverse and inclusive team environment.

The Child Abuse Pediatrics position includes serving as an attending physician for the Nemours CARE Program, a hospital-based multidisciplinary assessment program for suspected child maltreatment victims across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings. Clinical responsibilities include subspecialty consultations for suspected maltreatment victims in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position offers a unique opportunity to interface with multidisciplinary professionals across child welfare, law enforcement, criminal justice, and social work.

The section is a close-knit, collegial team of 2 child abuse pediatricians, 1 nurse practitioner, 1 social worker, and 1 medical assistant. Physicians are expected to apply for and obtain academic rank at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Physicians in the section participate in teaching, mentorship, academic scholarship, education, clinical research, advocacy, and quality improvement.

Successful applicants will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and be eligible for an unrestricted Delaware medical license.

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