Employment

Child Examiner

The Children’s Center is seeking a part-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician. The Children's Center's Child Examiner provides medical assessments for children suspected to be victims of abuse and participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to the evaluation of suspected child abuse.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Clinical:
• Participate in orientation and complete initial comprehensive training.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with Children’s Center protocols and scope of practice requirements.
• Perform sensitive and thorough medical examinations of children for whom there are concerns of child sexual abuse, physical abuse and/or neglect, including colposcopy and team participation during child interviews.
• Dictate, review and sign evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Obtain and present information in a neutral manner that meets legal requirements for evidence and meets social service needs for protection and treatment.
General:
• Consult with other medical professionals in the community regarding specific cases of alleged abuse or provide expertise on general abuse concerns.
• Participate in on-going CME relevant to child abuse evaluations, including specific training as requested.
• Testify in court, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Must possess appropriate professional degree and be licensed in the State of Oregon.
• At least three years clinical experience examining and treating pediatric patients.
• Understanding of complex family dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively in complicated and/or crisis situations.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member with the Children’s Center staff and staff from partnering agencies.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen as condition of employment.

TO APPLY: Please submit letter of inquiry and curriculum vitea to the HR@childrenscenter.cc.