Child Abuse Pediatrician - Medical Director

The Child Abuse Pediatrician - Medical Director has the authority and responsibility for the medical services at the Spurwink Center for Safe and Healthy Families. The Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals including Psychologists, Social Workers, Pediatricians, and Nurse Practitioners who provide child-friendly, expert evaluations of children who may have been abused.

DUTIES:

• Performs medical evaluations of children at the Spurwink Center for Safe and Healthy Families for various forms of abuse (program sees approximately 1200 children a year from throughout the state).
• Performs medical evaluations of children at assigned outlying clinic in Lewiston, Bangor, and Augusta, Maine.
• Performs medical exams for the Children's Advocacy Centers.
• Oversee the work of all physicians and learners, including residents and medical students assigned for training.
• Participates in the education of fellows, resident physicians and medical students.
• Provides support and direction to program nurse practitioners and child abuse pediatrician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine; board certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics and General Pediatrics. Current State of Maine licensure required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary: At least five (5) years of experience working in the field of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Documented ability to relate in a positive manner with patients, co-workers, and community providers. Documented supervisory and clinical management skills necessary to develop, supervise, and motivate staff in the day-to-day clinical operations of a program.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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