Saint Peter's Healthcare System
We are seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team at the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center. The Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center offers a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, including certified child abuse pediatricians, nurses, psychologists and social workers, offers help to children and their families in the evaluation and treatment of physical and emotional injuries caused by child abuse and neglect. As a state-designated child protection center, Saint Peter's Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center (CPC) serves counties in central New Jersey. The Child Protection Center provides crisis intervention, child abuse assessments and referrals to community resources. Opportunity Highlights Diverse Clinical Responsibilities: Provide outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department consultations for suspected abuse and neglect cases. Work-Life Balance: After hours pediatric call center provides triage for all calls. Supportive Environment: Benefit from strong support by leadership, administration, colleagues, and support staff such as specialty registered nurses, pediatric psychologists, social workers, and intake assistants. Judicial Engagement: Contribute to legal cases through in-person court appearances, depositions, and hearings. Patient-Centric Care: Receive the necessary time and support to provide comprehensive medical evaluations and patient-centered care, focusing on both patients and their families, with a manageable caseload. Benefits: Our benefits package offers a competitive salary, up to 44 days of paid time off, and both 401(k) with a 5% match and 457(b) plans. Additional perks include a $3,000 CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. We also provide wellness programs, family caregiving support, child backup care, life and AD&D insurance, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system. Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, full reimbursement licensing renewal fees, and medical staff membership dues required by Hospital are also included. Why Join Us? Saint Peters Healthcare System is one of New Jerseys busiest and most diverse health systems. We are proud of our continued Magnet designation, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence. The hospital is in the historical city of New Brunswick and is surrounded by welcoming communities, wonderful homes, excellent schools, and quaint New Jersey towns. It is a 45-minute train ride to New York City, a 45-minute drive away from beautiful beaches, and an hour away from Philadelphia, PA. Saint Peters as an Employer of Choice At Saint Peters, we strive to offer the perfect balance of career satisfaction, service to the community and opportunity for growth. Saint Peter's is an exceptional destination for physicians and mid-level providers due to our mission-driven environment thats built on a commitment to high-quality care and a culture of extraordinary support. We strive to address social determinants of health and offer preventive care and a food by prescription program for patients. Middlesex County is one of the most diverse areas in the country, allowing you to work with a diverse patient population. You'll enjoy ample opportunities to participate in community outreach through our many community awareness and education events. Requirements MD or DO license or eligible for licensure in New Jersey CDS and DEA license or eligible for licensure Board-Certified/eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics Spanish speaking a plus Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 125 000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future