Pediatric - Developmental/Behavioral Physician

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  Specialty: Pediatric Child Abuse


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  Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)


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  Location: Washington


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  Job Setting: Pediatric/Adolescent Behavioral Health


• Coverage Required: 04/28/2025


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  Schedule: Scheduled + On Call optional


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  License: An active Washington state license is required.
  


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  EMR: Epic
  
  


• Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  
  


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  Other Details: The Child Abuse Intervention Physician will provide expert consultation to healthcare providers, social services, and law enforcement on suspected child abuse cases, conduct inpatient evaluations (including emergency room, inpatient services, and trauma cases), review medical records and imaging, supervise Child Abuse Nurse Practitioners, support education initiatives, and participate in quality improvement efforts within the Child Abuse Intervention Department (CAID). Candidates must have an MD/DO with board certification in Pediatrics (Child Abuse Pediatrics subspecialty preferred), a Washington medical license, and experience in child abuse pediatrics, trauma-informed care, and legal processes. Full-time availability is required, with standard shifts from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 3:00 PM, and potential weekend call. The role can be in person or virtual, but telehealth providers must be open to a locums-to-perm transition and cannot be employed in specific states (CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, PA, VT, DC). Key skills include expertise in child protection protocols, strong analytical and communication abilities, leadership in supervising Nurse Practitioners, and a commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement.


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