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Locum Pediatric Child Abuse Opening - Washington
Updated 8/22/25
98158, Washington, Washington, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Developmental/Behavioral
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Pediatric Child Abuse
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: Washington
- Job Setting: Pediatric/Adolescent Behavioral Health
- Coverage Required: 04/28/2025
- Schedule: Scheduled + On Call optional
- Credentialing Timeframe: ---
- License: An active Washington state license is required.
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: The Child Abuse Intervention Physician will provide expert consultation to healthcare providers, social services, and law enforcement on suspected child abuse cases, conduct inpatient evaluations (including emergency room, inpatient services, and trauma cases), review medical records and imaging, supervise Child Abuse Nurse Practitioners, support education initiatives, and participate in quality improvement efforts within the Child Abuse Intervention Department (CAID). Candidates must have an MD/DO with board certification in Pediatrics (Child Abuse Pediatrics subspecialty preferred), a Washington medical license, and experience in child abuse pediatrics, trauma-informed care, and legal processes. Full-time availability is required, with standard shifts from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and potential weekend call. The role can be in person or virtual, but telehealth providers must be open to a locums-to-perm transition and cannot be employed in specific states (CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, PA, VT, DC). Key skills include expertise in child protection protocols, strong analytical and communication abilities, leadership in supervising Nurse Practitioners, and a commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement.
- Rf: A2805748
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct inpatient evaluations, including emergency room, inpatient services, and trauma cases.
- Review medical records, imaging, and other documentation to support child abuse assessments.
- Supervise Child Abuse Nurse Practitioners and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support education initiatives for early identification and management of child abuse cases.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Child Abuse Intervention Department (CAID).
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice medicine in Washington.
- Experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics with strong knowledge of child protection protocols, trauma-informed care, and legal processes.
- Board certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics is highly preferred.
- Must be open to locums-to-perm transition.
Working Hours
- Standard shifts: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (8-hour shifts).
- Potential weekend call (subject to discussion and cost evaluation).
- Can be in person or virtual.
- If telehealth, providers must be open to locums-to-perm and cannot be employed in certain states (CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, PA, VT, DC).
Skills
- Strong analytical skills for reviewing medical records and imaging.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with healthcare teams, law enforcement, and social services.
- Leadership abilities to supervise Nurse Practitioners and support education initiatives.
- Commitment to quality improvement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
