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.
We have a very clear mission at Legacy: to make life better for our patients, our community and each other. We show it every day, in everything we do. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference, we would like to talk with you.
Legacy Health is currently seeking an experienced Medical Director for our CARES NW department.
Provides leadership and direction for CARES Northwest while conducting an active medical practice as a child abuse examiner.
Provides medical evaluations, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to alleged victims of child abuse. Provides consultation to Emergency Departments and inpatient coverage at Randall Children’s Hospital. As a specialist in the field, acts as a trainer/consultant at CARES Northwest.
As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment, CARES Northwest requires child abuse background checks which are conducted through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Check Unit (BCU). This requires a signed release and authorization, and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES Northwest and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.
Certification/Licensure:
Medical License for Oregon.
Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics, PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course through the American Heart Association).
BLS from the American Heart Association.
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.
That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.
But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.
We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.
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