Child Abuse Medical Provider

Are you a medical provider looking to join a fun and passionate team, dedicated to making a difference for child victims of crime? Kids FIRST, named one of Oregon's Best 100 Nonprofits to work for two years running, is looking for a physician or nurse practitioner to join our incredible team of professionals.

Mission: Providing intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

Vision: to reduce the trauma experienced by child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members through multidisciplinary intervention, advocacy, support and strong community partnerships.

Position Overview: Kids FIRST 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. The provider will conduct examinations in the clinic setting, and will also participate in child abuse education. Experience in pediatric or family medicine is required, and knowledge in the diagnoses and treatment of child maltreatment is preferred. Core duties include direct patient care in the Kids FIRST clinic, record and file reviews for patients seen offsite, and testifying in legal proceedings as needed.

Full-time provider preferred, but part-time employment may be considered.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Gather comprehensive social and medical history from parent and/or patients and review other relevant case information.
• 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
• Observe forensic interviews of children and make recommendations as needed.
• Consult with forensic interviewers to complete professional opinion when applicable.
• Testify in court, as necessary

• Assess general pediatric problems, physical findings, and development; coordinate medical follow-up
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, ensuring the product is well-organized and professionally written.
• Review medical records and/or provide medical consultation as requested by community partners (often related to Karly's Law)
• 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.

• Participate in team meetings, quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, and case consultations
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and team members at all levels of the organization
• Provide after-hours on-call phone consultation on a rotating schedule.
• Track and report on program related activities as required by the CAC and it's funders
• Competency in trauma informed care; ability to communicate compassionately, and remain objective and non-judgmental.

Essential Requirements:

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Pediatric experience is required, child maltreatment knowledge and experience is preferred. Specialized training in pediatric exams and forensic evidence collection is strongly preferred. Kids FIRST requires all staff and volunteers to pass a complete fingerprint-based criminal history check as well as a child welfare background check. References are required. Employment is contingent upon acceptable references. Knowledge and practice of HIPAA standards for patient confidentiality, professional code of conduct and ethical standards are essential.

Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes concerning child abuse crimes and procedures, law enforcement investigation procedures and relevant criminal and civil laws regarding rules of evidence are encouraged. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members from diverse backgrounds. Facilitation skills to enable one to act as a consultant regarding child abuse issues. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with community agencies, the public and clients.

Bilingual Spanish-speakers encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

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

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. This position is based in an office setting.

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.

Current Openings for Child Abuse Medical Provider Jobs at Kids FIRST