Child Abuse Pediatrician

Job overview

The Child Abuse Pediatrician role is onsite in New Brunswick, NJ; compensation is not specified. The position supports the Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center, a state-designated facility serving eight counties in central New Jersey. The pediatrician conducts trauma-informed assessments for suspected abuse and medical neglect, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and supports education and forensic case work. The role contributes to the center’s child protection services through clinical assessment, consultation, and court-related expertise.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed medical and psychological assessments for suspected physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and medical neglect.
• Present educational sessions, document forensic evidence, consult with prosecutors, and serve as an expert or fact witness in court proceedings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child abuse pediatrician

new brunswick nj

saint peter's healthcare system

child protection center

pediatrics

trauma-informed assessment

forensic documentation

case consultation

court testimony

multidisciplinary team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• More than 40 days paid time off per year
• 5% retirement match
• health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• family caregiving support
• child backup care.

Why this role

Multidisciplinary child protection team and more than 40 days of paid time off per year.

About the employer

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.