Assistant/Associate Professor - Child Abuse Pediatrician

Assistant/Associate Professor - Child Abuse Pediatrician We are looking for a dynamic board-certified or board-eligible child abuse pediatrician to join two CAP physicians and a team of social workers at DCH. The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) service activities include: Medical evaluations of suspected victims of child maltreatment for all DCH inpatient services including Pediatric Trauma, Neurosurgery, Critical Care and Hospitalist services as well as the Pediatric Emergency Department and all subspecialty and general pediatric clinics Regular peer review with other child abuse physicians throughout the state Education of fellows, residents, medical students and other learners Participation in county and state multidisciplinary team and fatality review committees Court testimony in proceedings throughout Oregon and Washington Opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement activities. The SCAN team also provides outpatient medical evaluations at the CARES Northwest child advocacy center. At CARES Northwest, CAP physicians and other medical providers, forensic interviewers, family support services and the trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy team work together to serve over 7000 children annually. OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon. Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Home to award-winning wineries, artisan coffee shops, acclaimed restaurants, extensive bike paths, unique brewpubs, a world-class airport, professional soccer and basketball teams, a vibrant theater scene, expansive book stores, watersports communities, and one of the largest urban forests in the United States, Portland offers something for everyone. All without sales tax and in a mild climate. It's no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America's favorite lifestyle cities. Required Qualifications

MD required Must be eligible for Oregon medical license Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers OHSU values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion to apply.

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