Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon
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 cooperating with other professionals, providing telephone consultations, promoting community awareness through education, and potentially providing expert testimony when subpoenaed.
Overview Randall Children’s Hospital and the Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Services Northwest (CARES NW) in Portland, Oregon, are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for a full time Child Abuse Pediatrician.
The specialist will join a well-developed inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary consultation program for suspected child abuse and neglect.
This full time position offers excellent opportunities for inpatient and outpatient clinical child abuse practice, teaching, prevention work, and community involvement in multidisciplinary teams.
About CARES Northwest: CARES NW is NCA accredited and is one of the oldest and largest outpatient child abuse assessment programs in the United States.
It is a collaboration of 4 major health care systems and provides medical evaluation for over 1500 patients each year.
About Randalls Children's Hospital: Randall Children’s Hospital (a 501(c) 3 organization) is a 175-bed new full-service hospital with Level 1 trauma designation, a full time pediatric Emergency Department, large inpatient acute care units, and a PICU and level 4 NICU.
The hospital has over 200 pediatric sub-specialty professionals in both medical and surgical areas including 24-hour Pediatric Hospitalist coverage.
Randall Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital, and part of Legacy Health which was just recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top mid-size hospitals in the US.
Location & Lifestyle: Portland, Oregon Portland lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown “Pearl District” for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities, all within a short commuting distance to the hospital.
Portland boasts more bike paths per mile than any city in the US, and the largest city park in the nation.
We are a short drive from the windsurfing capital of the world, and Pinot Noir wine country.
The rugged beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the long skiing seasons of Mt Hood are within a 90-minute drive.
Our Mission: Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence.
As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for.
Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect. Legally acceptable reports of evaluations. Assessments for suspected abuse. Provision of quality services. Telephone consultations to professionals in the community and state on medical aspects of suspected abuse. Promotion of community awareness of child abuse issues through educational programs. Expert testimony when subpoenaed to depositions or trials on cases. Continuing education for child abuse examiners. Provides call coverage for child abuse consultations or examinations as necessary. Outpatient general pediatrics clinic time is potentially available if interest.
Education: Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Specialty training in child abuse preferred.
Candidates must be a graduate of a four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of clinical experience evaluating children for abuse concerns, and must possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the applicable state. Board certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric sub-specialty is required, with Child Abuse board eligibility preferred, mandating certification within five years of eligibility.
Market context
In Oregon, child abuse pediatrician roles are typically limited and highly specialized, with demand tied to children’s hospitals, multidisciplinary abuse teams, and child protection systems. Competition often centers on board certification, substantial clinical experience evaluating abuse concerns, and state medical licensure or eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm your experience aligns with the abuse-evaluation background before applying.