Medical Director Child Abuse Intervention Department

MultiCare Health System
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization. FTE: .5 Shift: TBD , Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4 pm Position Summary Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Director, Child Abuse and Intervention. The Medical Director Child Abuse and Intervention will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, social workers, and other child abuse experts to educate, develop and lead a team who will deliver timely, high-quality consultations and support in child abuse assessment. As a skilled and compassionate Child Abuse Physician, the Medical Director will lead in the guidance of cases involving suspected child abuse. Responsibilities Provide expert consultation to healthcare providers, social services and law enforcement on cases of suspected child abuse and neglect Review medical records, imaging, and other relevant documentation to assess cases and provide guidance on next steps in child abuse evaluations Mentor Child Abuse Nurse Practitioners Develops and supports education initiatives for healthcare providers within our network to improve early identification, documentation, and management of suspected child abuse cases. Proactively work with physicians and administration to develop, implement and monitor cost savings initiatives Participates in such Hospital and Medical Staff Committees as are necessary to carry out the duties as Medical Director, including relevant collaborative meetings, relevant combined operations meetings, relevant Pediatric sub-committees. Actively leads in the development, maintenance and periodic review of policies, procedures and protocols within the subspecialty Facilitates communication concerning the clinical work, metrics and performance improvement activities and drives collaboration with administrative leaders Leads in quality improvement initiatives within CAID Collaborate with community partners Requirements Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO) Board certification in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Child Abuse Pediatrics preferred Licensed to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician Experience in Child Abuse pediatrics with strong knowledge of child protection protocols, trauma informed care, and related legal processes Why Mary Bridge Children's? Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services atmarybridge.org Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here.