Child Abuse Medical Provider

Are you a compassionate and dedicated medical professional with a passion for keeping children safe? Do you seek a fulfilling position within a dynamic team? Kids FIRST, a nonprofit Children's Advocacy Center in beautiful Eugene, Oregon seeks a licensed physician or advanced practitioner trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse, to perform medical evaluations of suspected child abuse victims.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform sensitive and thorough medical examinations of children for whom there are concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, including colposcopy and team participation during child interviews.
2. Gather comprehensive social and medical history from parent and/or patients and review other relevant case information.
3. Collaborate on a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), comprised of representatives from Law Enforcement, the District Attorney's office, Department of Human Services, and other community agencies who work to collaboratively manage and prevent cases of child maltreatment
4. Testify in court, as necessary
5. Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, ensuring the product is well-organized and professionally written
6. Review medical records and/or provide medical consultation as requested by community partners (often related to Karly's Law)
7. Maintain professionalism and expertise in child abuse issues, general pediatric issues, and medical evaluation standards by receiving related continuing education and staying abreast of current research
8. Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Foster positive relationships with community partners and team members, promoting a collaborative approach to child welfare
9. Provide after-hours on-call phone consultation on a rotating schedule.
10. Track and report on program related activities as required by the CAC and it's funders

Essential Requirements:

1. Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon, with pediatric or family medicine experience.
2. Preferably trained in pediatric exams and forensic evidence collection.
3. Familiarity with HIPAA standards and ethical patient care guidelines.
4. Excellent communication skills, capable of working with diverse populations.
5. Competency in trauma-informed care

Compensation:

Salary range is competitive and DOE. Excellent benefits package offered, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employee and family, EAP program, 3% retirement match, employer-paid mental health HRA, FireMed membership, paid holidays and paid time off.

If you're ready to join Kids FIRST, named one of Oregon's 100 Best Nonprofits to work 3 years running, and make a difference in the lives of children, apply now! Do you have questions? Would you like to discuss further? Send a message to us via the contact form on our website and we'll get back to you!

Kids FIRST is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful, quality care to children and their non-offending family members from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and non-traditional family forms. Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal history and child welfare background check prior to the start date.