Pediatric Forensic Physician Assistant-BSCC-Child Diagnostic

Job Objective:

Undertakes forensic medical exams of suspected sexual and physical abuse of children and adolescents age newborn to 17 as ordered by Riverside County law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services. When necessary, orders laboratory work and imaging to be conducted to better assess potential abuse. Conducts follow-up medical exams as necessary. Conducts medical exams of children entering the foster care system.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Secures appropriate consents for treatment, medication administration, photography and/or forensic exam.
• Performs timely, thorough and professional forensic examinations, evidence collection, and documentation as per protocol, including providing timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation/photo documentation, and preservation of evidence.
• Evaluates pregnancy risk and offer prevention as appropriate (which may be in conjunction with the Emergency Department physician); obtains informed consent as needed.
• Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as per protocol and as indicated, which may be in conjunction with Emergency Department physician. 
• Assesses, documents, and seeks care for injuries noted on forensic exam and reports any findings that may require immediate medical intervention to Emergency Department staff/physicians and BSCC Medical Director and refers patient to Emergency Room physician for further evaluation and care as warranted.
• Performs medical exams of children entering the foster care system.
• Provides crisis intervention and ongoing support and education to victims and support persons throughout treatment; appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up medical care options and referrals, which may include Victims of Violent Crime Compensation.
• Schedules and performs medical follow-up as per protocol and as needed.
• Participates in peer review, process improvement and quality review.
• Maintains annual competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations.
• Provides expert testimony in court when indicated/subpoenaed.
• Attends monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors and Child Protective Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skils:

• Ability to work independently and exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion
• Ability to establish good working relationships and work in a professional manner with patients, physicians, and co-workers
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Ability to function in a high volume environment, analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take appropriate action
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Ability to be flexible in response to unexpected change in work volume