County of Santa Clara Health System
Pediatrician (Child Abuse Pediatrics)
County of Santa Clara Health System, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Full‑time Children’s Advocacy Center Pediatrician for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system in San Jose, CA, is seeking a full‑time BE/BC pediatrician with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics who has an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County.
Focus on serving patients and our diverse community, and teaching the next generation of healthcare providers.
About the Children’s Advocacy Center The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Santa Clara County provides medical evaluations, forensic interviews, and advocacy services to children and youth who may have experienced child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and neglect. The CAC is a collaboration between SCVHHS, the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies of Santa Clara County, and community advocacy organisations including Community Solutions and YWCA. CAC physicians are members of the SCMVC Department of Pediatrics.
About the Position The position involves clinical, administrative, and systems development roles. The Pediatrician will be a physician leader in child advocacy throughout Santa Clara County and will work with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, foster care, juvenile justice involvement, homelessness, food insecurity, and commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC).
Qualifications include clinical expertise in forensic evaluations of children who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect; awareness of the impact of trauma on children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing; and the ability to collaborate with leaders and organisations to improve services integration.
Clinical Responsibilities
Forensic evaluations for child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and neglect at the Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at SCVMC. Clinical hours and call schedule to be determined.
Consultation in child physical abuse and neglect when requested by DFCS/CPS, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and clinical providers within SCVHHS inpatient and outpatient services.
Collaboration with the Pediatric Diagnostic Center (opening 2022), co‑located with the CAC; potential participation in developmental assessments with multidisciplinary teams.
Supervision of CAC advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners).
Administrative Responsibilities
Provide ongoing education and develop educational materials for staff pediatricians, residents, and physicians regarding signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Provide annual training for the pediatric and emergency departments regarding mandatory reporting requirements and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Support SCVMC’s Child Abuse Prevention Committee, an internal cross‑disciplinary team that evaluates the quality of abuse evaluations across SCVHHS.
Collaborate with county and community partners to develop a centralized trauma‑informed resource for children who have survived child abuse and neglect.
Represent SCVMC on county‑wide organisations that advocate for children’s health and safety.
About the Organization SCVH is the second‑largest county‑owned health and hospital system in California, with four hospitals and a network of primary care clinics. SCVMC hosts residency programs and partners with Stanford University for training. SCVMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, and other specialised facilities.
About Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits package, including 36 days of leave per year, 13 holidays, 5 CME days, medical, dental, vision coverage, long‑term disability, AD&D insurance, life insurance, retirement plans; paid malpractice with tail coverage; potential relocation reimbursement (pre‑approval required). Employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance.
Application Instructions Submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org.
SCVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, or association with any individual in these groups.
See additional information at https://scvmc.scvh.org/careers/physician/physician-current-openings.
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Focus on serving patients and our diverse community, and teaching the next generation of healthcare providers.
About the Children’s Advocacy Center The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Santa Clara County provides medical evaluations, forensic interviews, and advocacy services to children and youth who may have experienced child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and neglect. The CAC is a collaboration between SCVHHS, the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies of Santa Clara County, and community advocacy organisations including Community Solutions and YWCA. CAC physicians are members of the SCMVC Department of Pediatrics.
About the Position The position involves clinical, administrative, and systems development roles. The Pediatrician will be a physician leader in child advocacy throughout Santa Clara County and will work with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, foster care, juvenile justice involvement, homelessness, food insecurity, and commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC).
Qualifications include clinical expertise in forensic evaluations of children who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect; awareness of the impact of trauma on children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing; and the ability to collaborate with leaders and organisations to improve services integration.
Clinical Responsibilities
Forensic evaluations for child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and neglect at the Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at SCVMC. Clinical hours and call schedule to be determined.
Consultation in child physical abuse and neglect when requested by DFCS/CPS, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and clinical providers within SCVHHS inpatient and outpatient services.
Collaboration with the Pediatric Diagnostic Center (opening 2022), co‑located with the CAC; potential participation in developmental assessments with multidisciplinary teams.
Supervision of CAC advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners).
Administrative Responsibilities
Provide ongoing education and develop educational materials for staff pediatricians, residents, and physicians regarding signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Provide annual training for the pediatric and emergency departments regarding mandatory reporting requirements and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Support SCVMC’s Child Abuse Prevention Committee, an internal cross‑disciplinary team that evaluates the quality of abuse evaluations across SCVHHS.
Collaborate with county and community partners to develop a centralized trauma‑informed resource for children who have survived child abuse and neglect.
Represent SCVMC on county‑wide organisations that advocate for children’s health and safety.
About the Organization SCVH is the second‑largest county‑owned health and hospital system in California, with four hospitals and a network of primary care clinics. SCVMC hosts residency programs and partners with Stanford University for training. SCVMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, and other specialised facilities.
About Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits package, including 36 days of leave per year, 13 holidays, 5 CME days, medical, dental, vision coverage, long‑term disability, AD&D insurance, life insurance, retirement plans; paid malpractice with tail coverage; potential relocation reimbursement (pre‑approval required). Employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance.
Application Instructions Submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org.
SCVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, or association with any individual in these groups.
See additional information at https://scvmc.scvh.org/careers/physician/physician-current-openings.
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