Child Abuse Specialist Pediatrician

Overview :

Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence. As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for.

We have a very clear mission at Legacy : to make life better for our patients, our community and each other. We show it every day, in everything we do. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference, a position with excellent benefits, hire-on bonus, relocation allowance and annual CME, we would like to talk with you.

Legacy Health is currently seeking experienced outpatient pediatric child abuse physician specialist to join our dynamic Salmon Creek team.

Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.

• Takes appropriate histories, performs physical examinations, takes photographs of physical findings, performs medical evaluations, and obtains as indicated cultures, lab tests, and imaging studies.
• Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up to appropriate providers.

Legally acceptable reports of evaluations.

Assessments for suspected abuse.

Provision of quality services.

Telephone consultations to professionals in the community and state on medical aspects of suspected abuse.

Promotion of community awareness of child abuse issues through educational programs.

Expert testimony when subpoenaed to depositions or trials on cases.

Continuing education for child abuse examiners.

QUALIFICATIONS :

As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment, CAAT requires child abuse background checks which are conducted pre-hire and every three years through the DHS Child Abuse registry check. This requires a signed release and authorization, and the background check includes a search of systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, findings will be reported back to CAAT and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION :

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

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Pay Range : USD $95.00 - USD $135.02 / Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity : Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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