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Reviews daily abuse reports to the Florida Hotline to determine the mandatory referrals for the
Department of Children and Families to consult with CPT, per state statute. Determines
situations requiring a medical examination or further testing/ hospital services/record reviews
and in conjunction with supervisors and medical director.
Provides diagnostic evaluations and medical consultations regarding abused and neglected
children under the direction of the Medical Director. Takes patient histories, conducts physical
examinations, and records the data in the patient’s record; writes progress notes and narrative
discharge summaries; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and
negative findings. Prepares medical reports.
Works in conjunction with CPT satellite offices (via Telemedicine) as the medical provider on
record. Assists with providing services to children within their residential county vs. traveling to
Daytona if it is determined to be the appropriate medical service for the child.
Consults with Case Coordinators, Program Coordinators and participates in Case Reviews and
Team Staffing’s.
Refers children exhibiting abnormal findings for additional physician evaluation. Provides
physician and pharmacist referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services.
- Provides depositions and court testimony as required.
Maintains inventory and ordering of medical supplies, assisting with recertification of clinic
licensing and applications for medical supplies.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives.
Participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of
interdisciplinary health care providers.
Under the direction of the Chief for the Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics,
mentors professionals rotating through the Division, participating in elective rotations to include
students, residents, fellows, and newly hired CPT personnel.
Assists with and Presents trainings in the community (Family Integrity Program, Department of
Children and Families, law enforcement, schools, & community organizations), with
professional staff (nursing students, residents, medical students, visiting physicians & guests),
and with new organizational personnel.
Assists with the annual Conference on Child Maltreatment. Participates on the CPT Statewide
quality assurance team: Participates with Medical Record Review, Video Conferencing and
training for 1 to 2 CPT Site Visits to Teams outside of Jacksonville as a medical reviewer.
Follow up is required with training & recommendations to establish consistency across Florida
in conducting and recording medical information in the CPT electronic medical record.
Completes research and publications as directed by the Chief of the Division of Child Protection
and Forensic Pediatrics.
Maintains knowledge base in the field of child abuse and neglect utilizing current literature,
research, and directives from the Medical Director and Division Chief.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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