This role has responsibility for the medical evaluation and treatment of children, and adolescents referred for suspected sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or other forms of child maltreatment. This provider will see patients at our Harrisburg, Lebanon and Carlisle offices.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide direct clinical services to include medical evaluations of suspected child abuse victims (sexual, physical and neglect)
- Provide testimony as needed in criminal and child protection court regarding medical evaluation of children
- Coordinate care with families, investigators and community providers
- Complete electronic health records documenting clinical services in a timely manner
- Provide child abuse education to professionals in the community as well as medical students and residents.
- Provide clinical consultation to partner agencies and multidisciplinary team members regarding medical issues related to child abuse & neglect
- Participate in regular case and medical peer review
- Meet quality of care standards as established by the Medical Director
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, UPMC Child Advocacy Center is looking for you.
To apply, please visit the UPMC job forum website at:
Job Details
If you have questions about the position, please contact us at the CAC. 717-782-6800 and ask to speak with Dr. Sarah Sotelo, CAC Medical Director or Shannon Cossaboom, CAC Director of Operations.
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Shannon Cossaboom
Program Supervisor
UPMC Children's Resource Center
Harrisburg PA
717-782-4693
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