Pediatric Forensic Physician Assistant-BSCC

Job Description

Job Objective :

Undertakes forensic medical exams of suspected sexual and physical abuse of children and adolescents age newborn to 17 as ordered by Riverside County law enforcement and / or Child Protective Services. When necessary, orders laboratory work and imaging to be conducted to better assess potential abuse. Conducts follow-up medical exams as necessary. Conducts medical exams of children entering the foster care system.

Job Description : Education :

Required : Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) or Doctor of Physician Assistant (PA) program completion of an accredited program

Licensure / Certification :

Required : Active and unrestricted CA licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) Current board certification or board eligible as an PA by a nationally accredited organization Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to dispense controlled substances (II-V) National Provider Identifier (NPI) CURES registration Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience :

Required : Two (2) years of experience in child abuse pediatrics, including conducting forensic medical exams for sexual and physical abuse, and the care of children in foster care

Essential Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Secures appropriate consents for treatment, medication administration, photography and / or forensic exam.
• Performs timely, thorough and professional forensic examinations, evidence collection, and documentation as per protocol, including providing timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection,

documentation / photo

documentation, and preservation of evidence.

indicated / subpoenaed.

Essential Skils :