Child Abuse Pediatrician
Child Abuse Pediatrician at Saint Peter's Healthcare System — New Brunswick, New Jersey, US
- Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System
- Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team at The Children's Hospital, which is a regional tertiary center located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Saint Peter's University Hospital operates the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center (CPC), a state-designated facility that serves eight counties in central New Jersey.
Opportunity Highlights
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers
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Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed medical and psychological assessments for suspected physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as medical neglect
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Present on recognizing and responding to abuse for medical residents, law enforcement, school personnel, and DYFS social workers
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Provide forensic evidence documentation, case consultation to prosecutors, and serve as an expert or fact witness in court testimonies and depositions
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Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas
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Over 40 days paid time off per year and a generous 5% match in your retirement
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Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage as well as family caregiving support and child backup care
Community Highlights
Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
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Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets
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Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets
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Centrally located with access to New York City and Philadelphia
Requirements
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Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited Residency in Pediatrics and Fellowship trained in Child Abuse Pediatrics
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Board certification or eligible in Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics
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MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey
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DEA and CDS license
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Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
CONTACT
Danyel Adkins
Mobile: 404-569-4772
Email: dadkins@saintpetersuh.com
Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Contact Information Danyel Adkins
Mobile: 404-569-4772
Email: dadkins@saintpetersuh.com