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Pediatrician- Child Advocacy

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Overview

Nemours Children's Health is seeking to hire a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to work at Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware within the Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Nemours CARE (Children at Risk Evaluation) Program. Responsibilities

Serve as attending physician for the Nemours CARE Program, a hospital-based multidisciplinary assessment program for suspected child maltreatment victims across inpatient, outpatient and emergency department settings. Provide subspecialty consultations for suspected maltreatment victims in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Interface with multidisciplinary professionals across child welfare, law enforcement, criminal justice and social work. Team and Environment

The section is a close-knit, collegial team of 2 child abuse pediatricians, 1 nurse practitioner, 1 social worker and 1 medical assistant. Physicians are expected to apply for and obtain academic rank at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Physicians in the section participate in teaching, mentorship, academic scholarship, education, clinical research, advocacy, and quality improvement. Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Eligible for an unrestricted Delaware medical license. How to apply

Interested candidates should formally apply for the position. For questions, contact the recruiter.

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