Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect Physician Job with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in Sa[...]

PracticeLink; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Jose seeks a full-time Pediatrician specializing in child abuse pediatrics. This role offers the chance to advocate for vulnerable children while providing clinical care and educational support. Candidates should possess experience in forensic evaluations and a commitment to improving child welfare in the community.

Benefits

54 days of leave per year

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

Possible relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in child abuse pediatrics beyond residency.
• Interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic evaluations of child abuse cases.
• Provide education on signs of abuse to staff.
• Collaborate with community partners for child welfare.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Child Advocacy

Forensic Evaluations

Education

Fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Job description

Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect Physician Job with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, CA

Join to apply for the Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect Physician Job with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, CA role at PracticeLink

Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect Physician Job with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, CA

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect Physician Job with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, CA role at PracticeLink

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system in San Jose, CA, is seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics who has an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth, to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County.

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system in San Jose, CA, is seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics who has an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth, to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of healthcare providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States.

About The Children’s Advocacy Center

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Santa Clara County provides medical evaluations, forensic interviews, and advocacy services to children and youth who may have experienced child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and neglect. The CAC is a collaboration between SCVHHS, the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), the District Attorney’s Office, the law enforcement agencies of Santa Clara County, and community advocacy organizations, including Community Solutions and YWCA. CAC physicians and advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners) are members of the SCMVC Department of Pediatrics.

About The Position

The responsibilities of the Children’s Advocacy Center Pediatrician include clinical, administrative, and systems development roles. While all pediatricians are advocates for children, this individual will be viewed throughout Santa Clara County as a physician leader in child advocacy. The ideal candidate is an experienced general pediatrician with an interest and significant experience in child abuse pediatrics beyond residency. This candidate also has an interest in providing care for vulnerable patients, including children and adolescents who may have experienced child sexual abuse, child physical abuse and neglect, foster care, juvenile justice system involvement, homelessness, food insecurity, and youth with a history of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC).

The ideal candidate will have these interests and skills: clinical expertise in the forensic evaluations of children who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect; awareness of the impact of trauma on the emotional and psychological well-being of children; and the ability to collaborate with other leaders and organizations to improve the integration of services for vulnerable children and youth.

• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Forensic evaluations of child sexual abuse, child physical abuse and neglect at the Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at SCVMC. Clinical hours and call schedule to be determined.
• Consultation on child physical abuse and neglect, when requested by the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and clinical providers within SCVHHS, inpatient and outpatient, and affiliated external clinics (The School Clinics, Indian Health Center, etc.)
• Collaboration with the Pediatric Diagnostic Center, which will open doors in 2022, is co-located with the CAC. The candidate will have potential opportunities to participate in developmental assessments in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervision of CAC advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners).
• Administrative Responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing education and develop educational materials for staff pediatricians, residents, and physicians regarding signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Provide annual training for the pediatric and emergency departments regarding mandatory reporting requirements and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Support SCVMC’s Child Abuse Prevention Committee, an internal to SCVMC cross-disciplinary team that evaluates the quality of abuse evaluations across SCVHHS, and supports educational efforts.
• Collaborate with our county and community partners to develop a centralized trauma-informed resource for children who have survived child abuse and neglect. These partners include Behavioral Health, Dept. of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Kinship and Foster Parent Association (KAFTA), Juvenile Court, Probation, District Attorney’s Office, County Superintendent of Schools, and Santa Clara County First 5.
• Represent SCVMC on county-wide organizations who advocate for children’s health and safety, including the Santa Clara County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), the Child Death Review Committee (CDRT), the Cross Agency Service Team (CAST), and others, as appropriate.
  
  

About The Organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH comprises four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.

Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together system-wide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About The Community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), universities (e.g., Palo Alto), high-tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountains (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.

About Compensation And Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs.

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PracticeLink by 2x

Get notified about new Pediatrician jobs in San Jose, CA.

Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Sunnyvale, CA)

Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Sunnyvale, CA)

Fremont, CA $230,000.00-$260,000.00 2 months ago

Physician, Pediatric Neurology (San Jose, CA)

Physician, Pediatric Dermatology (Fremont, CA / Dublin, CA)

Physician, Pediatric Dermatology (Fremont, CA / Dublin, CA)

Physician, Pediatrics Gastroenterology (Fremont, CA / San Jose, CA / Dublin, CA)

Physician, Pediatric Neurology (San Jose, CA)

Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Palo Alto, CA)

Pediatrician - Full-time, Part-time, and Extra Help

San Francisco Bay Area $266,789.00-$275,040.00 2 weeks ago

OBGYN Hospitalist- 1099 contractor- up to 6 shifts per month

Physician, Pediatrics Gastroenterology (Fremont, CA / San Jose, CA / Dublin, CA)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.