Child Abuse Pediatrician

Legacy Health

10 days ago

Portland, OregonFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Legacy Health as a Child Abuse Pediatrician – Full Time, Portland in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.

Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up to appropriate providers.

Legally acceptable reports of evaluations.

Requirements

This requires a signed release and authorization and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child.

If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES NW and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

Education: Graduate of four-year U.

Benefits & Compensation

Professionals/careers/benefiting

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Legacy Health as a Child Abuse Pediatrician – Full Time, Portland.

Key Skills

Medical EvaluationsChild Abuse AssessmentNeglect AssessmentHistory TakingPhysical ExaminationsColposcopic EvaluationsLaboratory TestsImaging StudiesHealth ScreeningsReport WritingMultidisciplinary TeamworkQuality AssuranceTelephone ConsultationsEducational ProgramsExpert TestimonyClinical Research

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Abuse Pediatrician at Legacy Health a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Legacy Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Evaluations, Child Abuse Assessment, Neglect Assessment, History Taking, Physical Examinations, Colposcopic Evaluations, Laboratory Tests, Imaging Studies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The specialist will conduct medical evaluations for suspected child abuse and neglect, including taking histories, performing physical exams, obtaining necessary tests, and producing legally acceptable reports with diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations. Responsibilities also include coop...

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