Medical Director - Part-Time

Salary:

$46.00 - $60.00

Hourly Location :

Hickory, NC Job Type:

Part-Time 50%

Job Number:

02294

Department:

Social Services Opening Date:

04/16/2026

Closing Date:

Continuous Position Description The Children's Advocacy and Protection Center (CAPC) Medical Director is a professional position that involves conducting comprehensive medical examinations of children, providing clinical evaluations, and offering consultation services. This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients referred for child medical examinations. In addition, the duties of a CAPC Medical Director include community outreach, participation in Peer Review sessions, and attending Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Salary is negotiable, dependent on education and experience. This position is part-time, working 20 hours per week, and receives benefits (prorated at 50%). Responsibilities Conduct child medical examinations and provide completed reports, including documentation for client files. Provide referring agencies with appropriate medical documentation of the examination Provide medical consultations on referrals from Law Enforcement, Department of Social Services, or other medical providers. Participate in all team case reviews, offering medical findings and opinions on the results of each child's medical exam. Assist in establishing medical policy and protocols in accordance with CAPC goals and objectives Provide training in the topic of child abuse to MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) members, local medical providers, and other child abuse professionals. Attend Court Proceedings when needed for the purpose of providing expert witness testimony regarding the performed child medical exams. Attend ongoing education in child abuse and neglect, to include conferences, seminars, consultation with other child abuse experts, literature review, and case/peer review. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings. Collaborate with the Child and Family Advocate to input accurate client data into the agency's database. Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or

M.D./D.O.

(specialized in Pediatrics, Family Practice, or Emergency Medicine) Licensed in North Carolina Additional Requirements Rostered with the North Carolina CME Program, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe Certified to obtain pediatric S.A.N.E., or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe Medical knowledge of child abuse issues Ability to work with multi-agency partners Knowledge of the criminal justice system to testify in court Ability to provide medical consultation to non-medical personnel who work in child abuse investigations Work well with children and family members Knowledge and skill in operating colposcope and taking photographs of injuries Maintain medical license Must be an independent worker Excellent verbal and written communication skills Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the Children's Advocacy and Protection Center. As of 7/1/ 2025: You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization.

Available benefits include:

Health Care Health:

For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.

Dental Insurance:

At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.

Vision Care:

Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents,with 2 plan options to choose from. Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans: These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Pre-tax accounts that can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses. Employee Wellness Employee Health Clinic (EHC): An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services are offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care is available to employee's children ages 3-17, regardless of health insurance coverage, and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.

Wellness:

The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education, and more.

Employee Assistance Program:

Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.

Work Life Balance Annual Leave:

Full-time employees earn from 10-24 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County. To help new employees settle in, up to 40 hours of annual leave is advanced upon hire, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.

Sick Leave:

Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County. New hires are advanced up to 40 hours of sick leave, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.

Holiday Leave:

Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays. Flexible work schedules. Time off for activities that support our local schools. Continuing educational assistance. Discount tickets to recreational venues. Employee appreciation days/activities. Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.

Financial Security Local Governmental Employees Retirement System:

For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax-deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department. 401

K:

The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.

Other Tax Deferred Programs:

Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).

Longevity Pay:

After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.

Life Insurance:

Death benefit equal to one times the employee's annual salary, with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.

Short Term Disability:

Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.

Long Term Disability:

Available through payroll deduction at group rates. Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU)/Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU). 01 What interests you most about working in a children's advocacy center, and how do you see your skills contributing to our mission? Required Question