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The Society does reserve the right to deny requests that it deems are not relevant to the Society's purpose and membership, as well as the right to edit submissions that exceed 400 words in length. Child Abuse Pediatrician | San Antonio, TXThe Division of Child Abuse, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting for an academic faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor/Clinical to fill a full-time position. Academic rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. We are seeking recent graduates and/or experienced physicians who are BC/BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics to work alongside our multidisciplinary team of three child abuse pediatricians and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating children and adolescents who are suspected victims of abuse and /or neglect including inpatient and outpatient assessments, as well as providing case consultations and court testimony, teaching fellows, residents and medical students, and collaborating with community agencies and investigators. The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio is at the forefront of education, research and advocacy in the emerging field of Child Maltreatment and our faculty have served as leaders of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the Texas Pediatric Society (AAP Texas state chapter). We serve a culturally and demographically diverse patient population, evaluating over 3,000 children each year for suspected abuse and neglect. As a member of our team, you will join our faculty in evaluating patients at three large children’s hospitals, in our outpatient clinic (the CHRISTUS Children’s Center for Miracles) and through an innovative statewide online consultation program. As the largest health center and research university in South Texas, UT Health San Antonio is composed of five professional schools—all dedicated to the University’s missions of education, clinical care, research, and community service. The position offers a competitive salary with supplemental loan repayment for eligible applicants, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous retirement plan. San Antonio is one of the fastest growing, most affordable cities and the seventh largest in the U.S. The city boasts the picturesque River Walk, numerous historic sites including the iconic Alamo, major theme parks, and a diverse dining scene. Nearby outdoor attractions include the Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast beaches. Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position # 23002018 UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. Posted 4.15.2024 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Pittsburgh, PAA Child’s Place PA, a fully accredited Child Advocacy Center located in Pittsburgh with four fully accredited satellite locations in Western PA, is looking for an experienced and caring pediatrician (BE/BC in Child Abuse Pediatrics or Pediatrician with experience in Child Abuse) to join two other pediatricians and three nurse practitioners to provide medical evaluations and consultations for the eight county area it serves. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve children while limiting hours and call. For additional information contact: Posted 4.12.2024 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Akron OHWe are seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Children at Risk Evaluation (CARE) Center. The candidate should be a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician, or a BC General Pediatrician with experience in child abuse and neglect. The CARE Center evaluates and initiates treatment for children of suspected physical or sexual abuse and neglect. We have a team of doctors, nurses, and social workers (dedicated to the Center) who evaluate children and teens referred by private physicians, law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies and other community agencies. Our team also provides consultation services for suspected child maltreatment cases admitted to our inpatient units. We are an accredited Child Advocacy Center (CAC) through the National Children’s Alliance. This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. This opportunity offers:
Hospital Overview Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals. Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we’ve been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach patients and families in the communities they live.
The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.
Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn more or apply online or contact Shawna Roach at [email protected] for more details. Posted 4.12.2024 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Madison, WIThe Division of Child Protection within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a pediatrician with an interest and expertise in child abuse pediatrics. This position provides clinical services for victims of suspected child maltreatment and has the potential to develop into leadership opportunities.The Department of Pediatrics is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio — since 2015, the department has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding.
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Connect With Us: Facebook: @TPMGPhysicianCareers Posted 4.2.24 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Phoenix, AZThe Child Protection Team at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full time BC/BE Child Abuse pediatrician or pediatrician with significant interest in serving children who are suspected victims of child maltreatment to join the Child Protection Team. The Child Protection Team at Phoenix Children’s partners with several regional advocacy center sites throughout the county and its surrounding areas. The various advocacy centers include multidisciplinary partnering agencies such as law enforcement, children’s services, victim advocates, and mental health clinicians. Physicians work with a team to provide services at Phoenix Children’s as well as three advocacy sites – Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona, Mesa Family Advocacy Center, and Southwest Family Advocacy Center in Goodyear.
About Phoenix Children’s Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region. Interested applicants, please send CV to: Raye Jean Becker, Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Posted 4.2.24 Child Abuse Physician | OhioOpportunity in Ohio for IP/OP mix. The position is ongoing for 1 week per month, fulltime. Licensing assistance available. Interested candidates contact: Lisa McNulty Posted 03.27.24 APP | Albemarle, NCAtrium Health Levine Children’s is seeking a full-time APP to join the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, part of Children’s Services which includes Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH). Ranked as one of the top Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report in eight specialties for 2022-2023, LCH is the most comprehensive children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC. This APP will provide care in Albemarle, NC with our Child Protection Team at the Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center, a facility of Atrium Health Stanly.
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If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health, the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all. If interested in this opportunity, please contact: Posted 03.26.24 BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician | Pittsburgh, PAThe Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the Child Advocacy team. The candidate will join eight other faculty members in a highly respected Division of Child Advocacy. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This position is in a National Children’s Alliance (NCA) accredited hospital-based child advocacy center which serves a 23-county region of Western Pennsylvania, as well as several counties in Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. The medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings. There are numerous opportunities for teaching an array of learners, including trainees, medical staff, and community partners. In 2023, the medical team evaluated more than 300 inpatients, the forensic interviewing team performed over 400 forensic interviews, and the outpatient clinic (which provides primary care to children in the foster care system, follow-up care to inpatients, and outpatient evaluations for abuse and neglect) evaluated more than 1200 children. Opportunities abound for research, continued development of clinical services, academic pursuits, and advancement of professional growth. Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 list of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a 315-bed, free-standing children’s hospital located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh has a rich cultural heritage, diverse neighborhoods, superb public transportation, and multiple institutions of higher learning. UPMC Children’s Hospital cares for over 80% of all hospitalized children in a large catchment area which includes Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and Southwestern New York. Overlooking the Allegheny River and much of the metropolitan area, the hospital is minutes away from the downtown cultural district, home stadiums for three major sports teams, an internationally recognized culinary scene, and renowned centers of higher education. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity. The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are equal opportunity employers. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should forward their CV to: Posted 03.25.24 Children’s Advocacy Center Pediatrician | San Jose, CACounty of Santa Clara Health System (CSCHS), a large public healthcare system in Silicon Valley, is seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician, with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics, with an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County. About the Position: A. Clinical Responsibilities:
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Compensation and Benefits: If you are interested, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. To learn more about this position, please visit: https://scvmc.scvh.org/careers/physician-recruitment-services/current-openings Child Abuse Physician or Advanced Practitioner | Eugene, ORAre you a compassionate and dedicated medical professional with a passion for keeping children safe? Do you seek a fulfilling position within a dynamic team? Kids FIRS, a nonprofit Children’s Advocacy Center in beautiful Eugene, Oregon seeks a licensed physician or advanced practitioner trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse, to perform medical evaluations of suspected child abuse victims. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Compensation: Salary range is competitive and DOE. Excellent benefits package offered, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employee and family, EAP program, 3% retirement match, employer-paid mental health HRA, FireMed membership, paid holidays and paid time off. To Apply: If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, contact Sarah Stewart, Executive Director, at [email protected] Don't miss this opportunity to join Kids FIRST, named one of Oregon’s Best 100 Nonprofits to work for three years running. Signing bonus/relocation support provided for experienced CAC providers! Posted 03.19.24 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Austin, TXThe Child Abuse Resource and Education (CARE) Program at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join us. Position Details:
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CVs may be emailed directly to recruiter Lydia Terry, [email protected] Posted 03.19.24 Division Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics | San Diego, CAThe University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics within the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego The Chadwick Center at RCHSD is one of the largest hospital-based child advocacy and trauma treatment centers in the nation, with a staff of 75 professionals (medicine, social work, psychology, psychiatry, child development, nursing, education, technology). The Chadwick Center provides child The Division Chief will report to the Chair of the Department and work closely with the other Division Chiefs and Vice Chairs in the Department of Pediatrics. The Division Chief will oversee the clinical, research, and educational activities of the Division, lead recruiting efforts, and ensure career mentoring for all faculty and fellows in the Division. The Division Chief also will be expected to support the mission of delivering high-quality care, teaching, and scholarly activities, while promoting an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity among faculty, students, and staff. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of demonstrable leadership experience and experience in leading a Pediatric division. Apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03913 The appropriate series and appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review: References may be requested from finalists. The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $195,000 - $225,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Posted 03.18.24 Child Protection Team Physician | Miami, FLThe University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Child Protection Team Physician. The State of Florida, Department of Health (DOH), contracts with the University of Miami, Department of Pediatrics to provide for a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of child maltreatment. The Child Protection Team is a Florida-statutory mandated program to assist the Department of Children and Families (DCF) during the investigation of suspected child maltreatment. The CPT is available on a 24-hour basis and provides a unique array of services for over 1,500 children (birth to eighteen) a year in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Essential Job Functions:
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For additional information, contact: Posted 03.13.24 Child Abuse Physician | University of California, Davis - Sacramento, CAUC Davis Children's Hospital seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician. The successful candidate will lead an existing team of two physicians providing consultations for suspected child abuse and neglect in a busy regional pediatric center in Northern California. Opportunity Highlights
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If you are interested, please contact: Posted 03.12.24 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Suburban ChicagoAdvocate Children’s Hospital (ACH) and Advocate Medical Group (AMG) are seeking a full time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our growing team. ACH is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation. ACH has two Chicagoland campuses– Oak Lawn in the southwest and Park Ridge in the northwest, and additional services accessible throughout the state. With 259 beds at our 2 main sites, ACH serves as a major referral center for infants and children. Through a special, holistic approach, ACH combines some of the country’s most respected medical talent with exceptional and compassionate care. We serve more children in the state than any other pediatric provider. About this role:
Interested candidates should apply at: https://www.advocateauroracliniciancareers.org/jobs/pediatrics-child-protection-park-ridge-illinois Posted 03.07.24 BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician | Louisville, KYNorton Children's Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with University of Louisville School of Medicine, is seeking multiple BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatricians to join our program. Our team of 14 professionals currently includes a child abuse pediatrician, 4 nurse practitioners, 6 clinical forensic nurses, a social worker, a program manager, a clinic coordinator, and a fellowship coordinator. We evaluate children from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with concerns of child maltreatment. Our team evaluates children at Norton Children’s Hospital, a free-standing tertiary/quaternary care facility, and we perform case reviews for children who are not seen in person. We are opening a new outpatient clinic in April 2024 as part of our newly established Norton Children’s Center for Safe & Healthy Kids. Our child abuse pediatrician(s) works in tandem with a nurse or nurse practitioner on cases, with responsibility for evaluation, case management, report writing, and court testimony when needed. We embrace diversity and social justice in all we do. Our culture is warm, inclusive, friendly, determined, and practical. Our team works closely together to best serve the needs of our patients, who are always our top priority. We also have an ACGME-accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program, which is currently “on hold” until we can hire a second full-time child abuse pediatrician. About the Position
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Please contact Melissa Currie, MD at [email protected] if interested. Posted 03.07.24 Child Abuse Pediatrics Attending Physician/Faculty Opportunity | Chicago, ILThe Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor for the role of Attending Physician in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Responsibilities include excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates will possess outstanding clinical and teaching skills. Candidates for the position will be board-certified or board-eligible in child abuse pediatrics. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children's Hospital) is a free-standing children’s hospital located just off the magnificent mile and Lake Michigan, and adjacent to the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine campus. It has more than 1,100 pediatric specialists focusing on 70 specialties in multiple locations and routinely provides care to more young people than any other Chicago-area hospital or medical center. The patient population represents a broad spectrum of socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and geographic distribution that ranges from the immediate Chicago area as well as a referral population throughout Illinois and several surrounding states. Chicago is a world-class city that is home to hundreds of the most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods in America. The city has world-championship sports teams, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, numerous parks and beaches, over 7,000 restaurants, and much more. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to Norell Rosado, MD, Head, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, at [email protected]. Posted 03.06.24 Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program | Cleveland, OHIn partnership with CareerPhysician, the Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH/RBC), an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU), is conducting anational search to identify a board certified/board eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician, or having experience as a Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as the Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program. Candidates with experience in all aspects of child maltreatment and neglect, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and medical child abuse are welcomed at any academic rank with opportunities to support a clinician, educator, as well as those seeking resources to launch/bolster their research career. About UH/Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Located in Cleveland, OH, and recognized as the best in newborn care in northern Ohio by US News & World Report, UH/RBCis a 244-bed renowned children’s hospital and a principal referral center for the region. Cleveland’s only full-service, free-standing children’s hospital, and home to the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in northern Ohio, Rainbow combines family-centered quality care, advanced treatments, and the latest innovations to deliver the complete range of pediatric services for more than 740,000 patient encounters annually.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or provide candidate recommendations, please contact Marcel Barbey at 817-707-9034 or [email protected]. Initial conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence for the protection of each candidate and their current endeavors.
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. Posted 03.05.24 Child Abuse Pediatrics Faculty Position | Rochester, NYWe are currently seeking to fill a faculty position in Child Abuse Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics. This is a vibrant multidisciplinary Division with approximately 100 faculty, fellows, and staff that participate in active clinical, research, and educational programs focusing on improving child health in the local community and beyond. The REACH program (Referral and Evaluation of Abused CHildren) of Golisano Children’s Hospital provides medical evaluations for children who may be victims of sexual or physical abuse. The REACH program acts in partnership with the Bivona Child Advocacy Center and other community agencies. This physician role will include working collaboratively with the REACH Program staff in offering these medical services in our county and surrounding region. REACH The REACH Program is where our missions of caring, discovery, teaching and learning become a reality. Our program is the medical component of a multidisciplinary team comprised of child protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors and attorneys, many of whom are co-located at the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. We make every effort to serve the needs of children and their families in a relaxed and friendly setting. This position includes participation in clinical service in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical activities include:
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Please contact Ann Lenane [email protected] with questions or interest in this position Posted 02.16.24 Outpatient Child Abuse Physician Specialist | Vancouver, WASeeking 1.0 FTE (M-F 40 hours a week) Outpatient Child Abuse Physician Specialist for Legacy Salmon Creek Child Abuse Assessment Team in Vancouver, WA. www.legacyhealth.org | Career Portal, Requisition ID: 24-36184 Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive family-centered care with compassion and excellence in a culture that values diversity. Role includes:
QUALIFICATIONS: As a condition of hire and throughout employment, role requires child abuse background checks (conducted pre-hire and every three years) through the DHS Child Abuse registry check. This requires a signed release and authorization. The background check includes a search of systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, findings will be reported back to CAAT and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, unable to offer J1 or H-1B visa opportunities. For inquiries about the role, please contact For application information, please apply or contact Posted 02.05.24 Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician | South CarolinaThe Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as the Division Chief to the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Currently the Division includes one faculty member, one fellow, seven advanced practice providers and many other support staff and PSANEs. The MUSC Child Abuse program is recognized throughout the community for its expertise. It provides consultation for clinics at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston as well as MUSC Health outreach clinics, the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center and the Dorchester Children’s Center.
Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, research work, administration, institutional service, and professional development. Physician duties include the supervision of the clinical nurse specialists in addition to coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team. MUSC serves as a regional center with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists. MUSC is the premier medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina and the only quaternary referral center for children in the state. We are located in Charleston, a beautiful and historic but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Coast. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital opened in 2020. This 250-bed state-of-the-art building has transformed how care is delivered to children in South Carolina. The city of Charleston has been ranked the best city in America by multiple publications and travel sites. The Charleston community is family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities, and easy transportation. For more Information please see: Posted 01.26.24 Child Abuse Pediatrician | WIThe Child Advocacy and Protection Services team at Children’s Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin are thrilled to announce that our large program, currently with 6 child abuse pediatricians and 17 Advanced Practice Providers, has a posting for a new board eligible/board certified CAP--an immediate start date available. Our program is robust from the advocacy, research, clinical, education, and community perspectives. We have an active research program (including an embedded nurse Ph.D. researcher, study design and statistical support), close relationships with the community and with state government, an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, and multiple venues to educate learners (residents, APP students, fellows, child welfare, law enforcement, and many others). Our clinical activities include a foster care medical home program, a busy hospital-based consult program, a pediatric RN-staffed SANE program, and nine CACs throughout eastern Wisconsin. We have created a team of eight APPs who will provide 24/7/365 in-person availability of APPs to our hospital-based and outpatient services. We currently have an amazing fellow (Dr. Kristin Belsaas), with an ACGME accredited fellowship that permits one fellow every three years. We pride ourselves on particular attention to life-work harmony, and Milwaukee is a fabulous place to live, play, and work—lots of outdoor activities, a vibrant, diverse culture, multiple major sports teams, and, yes, beer, brats and cheese! The position is described below, and you can learn much more by visiting the websites. Please reach out to me, Dr. Narang ([email protected]), if you have any questions. MCW’s position announcement: The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Child Advocacy and Protection Section at the Assistant Professor rank. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Additional information regarding Child Advocacy and Protection Services can be found at Child Advocacy and Protection | Pediatrics (mcw.edu) and Child Advocacy and Protection Services (childrenswi.org). Position Requirements:
To submit your application, please visit: https://www.mcw.edu/Human-Resources/Career-Opportunities.htm Posted 01.23.24 General Pediatric Physician | Charlotte, NCAtrium Health Seeking Levine Children's Academic General Pediatric Physician- Charlotte, NC
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Interested candidates should contact: Laneisha Faggart Posted 01.18.24 Pediatric Medical Director | Falls Church, VAInova Health System is seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician that specializes in Child Abuse. This position would be located in Falls Church, VA conveniently located right outside of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate would have experience in all forms of child maltreatment and be a board-certified child abuse pediatrician to serve as a Pediatric Medical Director of the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. A strong commitment to collaboration and quality is essential for this position. Position Details: This position would be a part of a team consisting of forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant. Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, providing education to colleagues, medical students and community partners, and collaborate with community partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires you to participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, provide peer and expert review of forensic examinations, be available by phone to assist with patient care for deviations from standing orders. About Inova: The Inova Ewing FACT Department addresses the unique needs of abused children and adults in Northern Virginia. Our team provides care to over 1,000 patients a year. We serve all counties in Northern Virginia including military installations. This includes adult and pediatric physical and sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, strangulation and human trafficking. We offer expert medical evaluation, forensic evidence collection and provide expert interpretation based on training and experience. Our program provides inpatient consultations at the Inova Fairfax Hospital complex that includes the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Outpatient consultations occur at our four clinics located in Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, and Leesburg, Virginia. Our forensic nurse examiners provide 24/7 coverage for sexual assault and abuse, DV/IPV and strangulation cases. We work closely with local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care. As Northern Virginia’s largest non-profit healthcare provider and the region’s most recognized for excellence, Inova’s 20,000 team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Alexa Danza at [email protected]. Posted 01.16.24 General Pediatrics/Child Abuse Pediatrician | Richmond, VAThe Division of General Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Child Protection Team (CPT). The CPT at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University participates in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, teaching medical students, residents, and statewide community partners, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Central Virginia, providing leadership on committees and legislative advocacy at a state government level, and pursuing scholarly research with multiple departments at the University including surgery and radiology. The CPT is part of a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center with Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) which is located within a few miles from CHoR and serves multiple jurisdictions in Central Virginia. The CPT was founded in 1992 and is comprised of a child abuse pediatrician and three pediatric nurse practitioners. All pediatric interns participate in a four-week rotation with the team and fourth-year medical students participate in a one-month elective with the team. The team provides care for 850 children per year between inpatient and outpatient consults and external reviews. The CPT provides coverage to the CHoR pediatric emergency department 24/7 for acute sexual assaults to perform evidence recovery in person and provides telephone consultation and evaluation recommendations for suspected abuse cases in our emergency department and community healthcare settings. Our inpatient consult population includes the emergency department, the pediatric intensive care unit, newborn nursery, and Evans-Haynes Burn Unit. Our outpatient clinic includes acute evaluations, follow up exams, and foster care placement evaluations. Other responsibilities for this position include research/quality improvement activities, provision of expert testimony in criminal and civil cases, and the coordination of ongoing statewide educational programs for professionals on the recognition and evaluation of child abuse and neglect in the clinical and nonclinical setting. Successful candidates must be Board Certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Interested candidates should apply online at https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3830?c=vcu. Inquiries may be directed to: Erin Flexon Posted 01.15.24 Child Abuse Pediatrician | Birmingham, ALThe University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a physician for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Division (CAP). This is a newly approved clinical faculty position providing direct patient care, as well as responsibility for teaching. Additionally there are opportunities for clinical research based on the interest of the faculty member. The full-time academic position is open to a physician who is trained in child abuse or in general pediatrics with a strong interest in child abuse. The Department of Pediatrics has a strong record of academic achievement and provides education to pediatric residents, medical students, and numerous subspecialty fellows via electives, lectures, and other clinical experience. The UAB Child Abuse Pediatrics Division has an active clinical & academic program providing medical consultative services for more than half of the state. The division provides inpatient and outpatient consultations at the Children’s of Alabama, a private, non-profit children’s hospital (332 beds) which is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is the only free-standing children’s hospital in the state with a complete complement of subspecialty services. The new faculty member will join an established team consisting of the following: 1 full-time MD, 1 full-time NP, 2 part-time MDs, and 1 part-time NP. In addition, there is a large full service pediatric SANE program providing 24/7/365 service for pediatric assault victims in the ED. Outpatient consultations are seen in the CHIPS Center (Children’s Hospital Intervention & Prevention Services) immediately adjacent to the hospital. The CHIPS Center is part of the CAP Division and includes 2 social work case managers, a PSANE RN, and several counselors providing counseling and community child abuse preventative services in addition to the medical services. The CHIPS Center is the primary medical resource for 18 of the 35 child advocacy centers in Alabama. Birmingham is a thriving metropolitan city with a population over 1 million with award winning restaurants, arts scenes, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor parks and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches. The ideal candidate will qualify for an appointment at the assistant or associate professor level within UAB and will be a MD, DO, or MD/PhD who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Alabama. UAB offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity. For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact: Posted 01.08.24 Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician | Harrisburg, PAThe UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA (CAC) located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is seeking a Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their practice. UPMC Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child advocacy center dedicated to reducing the trauma and aftermath of abuse for children and their families. The CAC provides comprehensive, quality care in a safe, child-friendly environment for children suspected of having been abused or neglected. The UPMC CAC is one of the first nationally accredited child advocacy centers in Pennsylvania. Opened in 1994, the center has expanded to include a main office and two satellite offices. The CAC staff sees approximately 1100 children annually and the center is in the top 10% nationally for number of children served. The center focuses on serving children who have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or who have witnessed violence in their home or community. With the interests of the children at the forefront, we:
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To learn more, please email your CV to Denise Bordner, Physician Recruiter at [email protected]. Posted 12.13.23 |