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Child Abuse Pediatrician - San Antonio, TX

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics in 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 Child Abuse Pediatrics faculty position.  Qualified candidates should either have passed the Child Abuse examination or have passed the General Pediatrics Board exam, and successfully completed a Child abuse Fellowship.   The selected candidate will join a division of 3 child abuse pediatricians and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and 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 case consultations, with some travel anticipated for testimony. 

The selected candidate will work with experienced professional staff at the Center for Miracles at CHRISTUS Children’s and will have the opportunity to participate as a co-investigator in a statewide forensic assessment center network.  We serve a diverse patient population from throughout South Texas and have excellent collaborative relationships with our multi-disciplinary partners, particularly Child Protective Services.  Our fellowship was accredited in 2011 and is an integral component of our division.  In 2023, we received accreditation as a Level 1 Trauma-informed facility.

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.

Child Abuse Pediatrician – Charlotte, NC

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. We invite Physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together.
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Child Protection Team is seeking a dynamic BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to complement their team. The physician will serve as a key member of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect cases. They will provide services at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC and its outpatient Child Advocacy Centers, primarily Turning Point’s Tree House Children’s Advocacy Center in Monroe, NC.

Position details:

  • Team consists of 2 full-time and 2 part time Child Abuse Pediatricians as well as 2 full time, and 3 PRN Advance Practice Providers (APPs) between the regional CACs, plus excellent clinical support staff
  • Physician will provide inpatient and ambulatory clinical care in subspecialty area with the evaluation and management of infants and children for suspected child abuse and neglect
  • Affiliation with four Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) within the region: The Pediatric Resource Center at Pat’s Place (Mecklenburg County), Atrium Health Levine Children’s Jeff Gordon Children’s Center CAC (Cabarrus County), Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center (Stanly, Anson, Montgomery, Scotland, and Richmond Counties), and Turning Point's Tree House Children's Advocacy Center (Union County).
  • Opportunity for research and continued program development
  • Multidisciplinary Teams includes members of law enforcement, the Department of Social Services, local mental health providers, the District Attorney’s office, and the CAC’s Directors, forensic Interviewers and Victim Advocates/Social Workers, and Community Educators.
  • Teaching opportunities as Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is teaching hospital with 36 General Pediatric Residents
  • Hospital-employed position offering comprehensive benefits package with exceptional retirement benefits

Requirements:

  • BC/BE in Pediatrics
  • Fellowship trained in Child Abuse Pediatrician

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a 20-bed PICU (including cardiac ICU), an 85-bed NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility. LCH hosts a premier Pediatrics Residency Program, serves as a teaching hospital for students of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and offers excellent support for clinical research and quality improvement. Additionally, Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, officially joined together as a single enterprise, Atrium Health. Wake Forest Baptist Health and Wake Forest School of Medicine will become the academic core of Atrium Health, building a second campus of the school of medicine in Charlotte, expected to open in 2024. The growth of the school of medicine will expand existing academic research capabilities in a way that expands opportunities for clinical trials across a large, diverse market with some of the nation’s leading medical experts. LCH has repeatedly been ranked amount he Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, most recently in eight pediatric specialties.

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.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to:

Lenore Shannon
Physician & APP Sourcing Specialist
[email protected]

Posted 09.23.23 

Medical Director – Columbia, SC

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine (USCSOM) is seeking a board - certified child abuse pediatrician to provide programmatic oversight of the SC Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS). This statewide child abuse medical program was established in 2004 to address the shortage and training of medical providers specializing in the medical evaluation of child maltreatment and the disparity in quality and delivery of these services. Currently the state program is a network of child abuse pediatricians, other providers, and sexual assault/forensic nurse examiners qualified to deliver medical services. The state program is the comprehensive resource system for clinical, educational, quality improvement, legislative advocacy and funding support. SCCAMRS was statutorily codified in 2014.

The physician will also serve as the Director of the Prisma Health-Midlands Child Abuse Pediatrics division. The prospective candidate must have a minimum of 5-year clinical experience, administrative proficiency, and possess outstanding leadership and communication skills. The applicant will have an academic faculty appointment with USCSOM.

The Department of Pediatrics has a record of academic achievement and provides education and clinical supervision to medical students, physician assistant students, and pediatric and other residents. Our pediatric residency has a total of 39 resident positions. The Department, along with our freestanding Children’s Hospital, presently provides 151,000 patient encounters annually with 9,000 admissions and over 32,000 pediatric emergency room visits. The Department has 18 divisions, is actively growing and has been recognized as the best teaching department for nearly all the last 35 years.

Generous benefits package including relocation and malpractice with tail coverage.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to:

Lexy Mason
Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Posted 08.28.23 

Child Abuse Physician – University of Utah School of Medicine

The Child Abuse Pediatrician will be part of the clinical team in the Division of Child Protection and Family Health in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine and the Center for Safe and Healthy Families at Primary Children’s Hospital. The pediatrician will provide medical consultation to children on an inpatient and outpatient basis who are undergoing evaluation for suspected child maltreatment. Members of the Division serve in a consultative role for medical and community professionals (CPS, law enforcement) throughout the Intermountain region. Clinical services are provided at Primary Children’s Hospitals in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT; the University of Utah Burn Unit; and Children’s Justice Centers throughout Utah. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration, and advocacy. 

The Center for Safe and Healthy Families is located within the only tertiary care Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the Intermountain West. Primary Children’s Hospital and the Center for Safe and Healthy Families see a diverse patient population from Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and other border states.  We have a child abuse pediatrics fellowship and the opportunity to participate in the education of our pediatric residents, pediatric emergency medicine fellows, child psychiatry fellows, triple board residents, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students. In addition to our medical team, we have a large team of trauma therapists who are housed with us to support seamless delivery of trauma therapy to our patients. We have a robust research portfolio as well as a rural, underserved and tribal community outreach program. We have a long history of supporting research careers, novel educational programs for all levels, advocacy at the state and federal levels, and development of clinical service programs based on the career interests of our faculty. 

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Child Abuse Pediatrics. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package, including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual earnings that vest immediately, generous paid time off, and a variety of other benefits. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized Broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities. 

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/144848. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required.

For additional information about the position, please contact:

Antoinette Laskey, M.D.
Division Chief
[email protected]

Posted 08.28.23

Child Abuse Physician – Saint Louis, MO

The Division of Child Protection in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is recruiting a full time Child Abuse Pediatrician.

The physician will join an established child abuse team of one full-time child abuse pediatrician, a nurse practitioner, three social workers, and six nurses. Our team is based in Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, a 190 bed, free-standing children’s hospital. We are a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The Pediatrics Department has 130 faculty members representing all major subspecialties.

Desired skills include an awareness of the impact of trauma on children’s well-being; knowledge of how various systems of care impact children’s welfare; ability to collaborate with leaders and organizations to advance the integration of services for vulnerable children; and interest in improving the provision of patient care, education, and community engagement in the Saint Louis region.

Responsibilities include provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical consultation; shared call coverage; supervision of Advanced Practice Providers; education of medical students, residents, fellows, and community partners; education and mentoring of providers in Missouri’s SAFECARE network; research/quality improvement activities; participation in policy development pertaining to child abuse pediatrics; provision of expert testimony and collaboration with law enforcement, children’s services and other community agencies.

Our division operates a comprehensive foster care clinic providing evaluations and medical case management to children entering the foster care system.

The Child Protection Team provides leadership to community and statewide organizations including county-based fatality review teams, state/local task forces and advisory committees, and the Missouri SAFECARE network.

There are ample opportunities for personal academic growth and development, new program development, community service and clinical research. Our team enjoys an excellent working relationship with the Saint Louis University School of Public Health and Social Justice and the Brown School (social work, public health, social policy) at Washington University.

Child Protection faculty hold a faculty appointment at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine commensurate with experience.

Successful candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and be eligible to hold an unrestricted Missouri medical license.

For additional information, please contact:

Timothy J. Kutz, MD, FAAP
Medical Director, Child Protection
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Pronouns: he, him, his
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
1465 South Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO   63104
tel: 314-268-4146
[email protected]

Posted 08.21.23

Child Abuse Pediatrics Division Physician – University of Alabama at Birmingham

The 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:

Michael A. Taylor, MD ([email protected])
Or visit: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/10150

Posted 08.08.23

Child Abuse Pediatrician – Coastal Virginia/Hampton Roads

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk Virginia seeks 1-2 Child Abuse Pediatricians to join its multidisciplinary program.  CHKD is a free-standing Children's Hospital, the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in the region, and it recently opened a freestanding children’s mental health hospital. Child abuse services are provided by the hospital-based CAC in close conjunction with CHKD Trauma Service and Social Work services. Academic appointment is through Eastern Virginia Medical School.  The Hampton Roads community is diverse, offering close proximity to both beaches and mountains, many historical attractions, and a wide variety of art and cultural activities.

Details

  • The hospital-based CAC on the CHKD campus is the largest in Virginia, serving more than 1600 children and families annually across Hampton Roads, hosting 10 multidisciplinary teams
  • Our medical team consists of 2 fulltime PAs, one fulltime CAP, a fulltime clinic nurse and a team of forensic nurses
  • Medical team staffs outpatient clinic in the CAC 5 days per week, provides consultative services at the hospital, works closely with investigators from all over Tidewater to provide advice and consultations
  • Night call is shared among all medical staff and consists primarily of phone consultation
  • CHKD forensic nursing staff are integrated in the medical program and provide 24/7 acute assault coverage
  • CAC provides CSEC services though a dedicated program
  • CAC has 41 staff in 3 locations (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Newport News); medical services are located only in Norfolk
  • Teaching opportunities involving regional MDT partners as well as residents, medical student and PA students who routinely rotate through the program
  • Opportunities for research and other scholarly activity also are available

Highlights

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid relocation
  • Excellent benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage
  • Malpractice insurance with tail
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Private office with free parking and clinic on site
  • Flexible schedule
  • Faculty appointment at EVMS in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • Academic allowance and education leave
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Qualifications

  • Board certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and qualified general pediatricians with expertise in child abuse pediatrics will be considered

For additional information, contact:

Erinn F. Portnoy, LCSW
Executive Director, CHKD Child Advocacy Center
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
935 Redgate Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Phone: 757-668-6164
[email protected]

Posted 07.24.23

BC/BE Pediatrician - Columbia, SC

Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina, seeks a BC/BE Pediatrician to join a growing team in our Pediatric Child Abuse Division. The full-time position is open to a physician who is trained in Child Abuse, or in General Pediatrics with a strong interest in child abuse. The position will include direct patient care, as well as responsibility for teaching. The general pediatrician candidate will be provided training during the first year of employment.

Details:

  • Join a team of 3 MDs and 2 APPs with a patient-first philosophy of care, compassion, and clinical excellence.
  • Provide medical services to a 13-county region in the Midlands of South Carolina affiliated with a tertiary Children’s Hospital.
  • Enjoy a thriving clinical program with two main outpatient practice locations
  • Faculty appointment with USC School of Medicine. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
  • Award-winning Pediatrics Department recognized as the best teaching department for 28 out of the last 31 years
  • South Carolina has a well-integrated statewide medical response system for child abuse

Highlights:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Relocation and Malpractice with tail coverage
  • Professional allowance
  • Generous benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
  • Epic EMR

The Department of Pediatrics has a record of academic achievement, financial success, and high faculty morale. The Department along with our freestanding Children’s Hospital presently provide 151,000 patient encounters annually with 7,500 admissions and over 30,000 pediatric emergency room visits. The department has 18 divisions, is actively growing. While primarily teaching clinicians, some faculty are engaged in research with infrastructure support.

With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visit PrismaHealth.org.

Columbia is the state capital, and home to the University of South Carolina. It is ideally located near beautiful mountains, beaches and lakes. We enjoy a diverse and thriving economy, excellent quality of life and wonderful cultural and educational opportunities.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: 

Lexy Mason, Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Posted 06.22.23

BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician - Greenville, SC

Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina, seeks a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join a growing team in our Pediatric Child Abuse Division. The full-time position is open to a physician who is BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrics. The position will include direct patient care, as well as responsibility for teaching with an academic faculty appointment through the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC.

Details:

  • Join a team of 1 full time general pediatrician, one part-time child abuse pediatrician, one part-time general pediatrician, 1 full time Advance Practitioner Provider between the regional Child Advocacy Centers, plus excellent clinical support staff.
  • Physician will provide both inpatient and ambulatory clinical care with the evaluation and management of infants and children for suspected child abuse and neglect
  • Affiliation with four Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) within the region
  • Provide court testimony
  • Teaching opportunities for pediatric residents and medical students

Highlights:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Relocation and Malpractice with tail coverage
  • Professional allowance
  • Generous benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
  • Epic EMR

The Department of Pediatrics has a record of academic achievement, financial success, and high faculty morale. The Department along with our freestanding Children’s Hospital presently provide 151,000 patient encounters annually with 7,500 admissions and over 30,000 pediatric emergency room visits. The department has 18 divisions, is actively growing with planned new programs and faculty hires throughout.

With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visit PrismaHealth.org.

Greenville, South Carolina is a beautiful place to live and work and the catchment area is 1.3 million people. Greenville is located on the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte and is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Ideally situated near beautiful mountains, beaches and lakes, we enjoy a diverse and thriving economy, excellent quality of life, and wonderful cultural and educational opportunities.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: 

Lexy Mason, Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Posted 06.22.23

South Carolina Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System - Medical Director -
Columbia, SC

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine (USCSOM) is seeking a board - certified child abuse pediatrician to provide programmatic oversight of the SC Children’s Advocacy Medical Response System (SCCAMRS). This statewide child abuse medical program was established in 2004 to address the shortage and training of medical providers specializing in the medical evaluation of child maltreatment and the disparity in quality and delivery of these services. Currently the state program is a network of child abuse pediatricians, other providers, and sexual assault/forensic nurse examiners qualified to deliver medical services. The state program is the comprehensive resource system for clinical, educational, quality improvement, legislative advocacy and funding support.

Physician will serve as the Director of the Prisma Health-Midlands Child Abuse Pediatrics division. The prospective candidate must have a minimum of 5-year clinical experience, administrative proficiency, and possess outstanding leadership and communication skills. The applicant will have an academic faculty appointment with USCSOM.

The Department of Pediatrics has a record of academic achievement and provides education and clinical supervision to medical students, physician assistant students, and pediatric and other residents.  Our pediatric residency has a total of 39 resident positions. The Department, along with our freestanding Children’s Hospital, presently provides 151,000 patient encounters annually with 9,000 admissions and over 32,000 pediatric emergency room visits. The Department has 18 divisions, is actively growing and has been recognized as the best teaching department for nearly all the last 35 years.

With 18 hospitals and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million patients annually. The goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visit PrismaHealth.org.

Columbia is the state capital with a diverse population and a wide range of cultural amenities due to USC’s 30,000 students. In addition to having an affordable cost of living, it is very family friendly with good schools, a revitalized downtown, nationally ranked zoo and children`s museums. Outdoor activities are a premium due to its rivers, 650 miles of Lake Murray shoreline and state and national parks within 30-minute drives. 

Benefits package including relocation and malpractice with tail coverage.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: 

Lexy Mason, Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Posted 06.22.23

Child Abuse Pediatrician - University of New Mexico School of Medicine

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Division of General & Community Pediatrics is seeking a full-time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician.  The candidate will have unique opportunities to expand teaching, clinical services, and research dedicated to evaluation and diagnosis in cases of suspected child maltreatment.  Qualifications sought include academic excellence in teaching, administration, clinical work, and cultural competence. The candidate will supervise and teach residents and medical students from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.  The Department of Pediatrics is committed to the professional development of faculty to become excellent educators in preparation for promotion. The academic appointment and salary will be based on academic background and experience.

The Children’s Hospital of the University of New Mexico has a level one pediatric trauma designation and the only pediatric emergency department in the state.  Excellent pediatric services are available including imaging, intensive care, ophthalmology, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.  We serve a diverse population of patients from both rural and urban areas of New Mexico as well as from many Native American tribes/pueblos.  The institution is located in Albuquerque, a picturesque city, located at the base of the Sandia Mountains, and home to the International Balloon Fiesta.  Child maltreatment services are provided by two full time board certified child abuse pediatrician, one part time child abuse pediatrician, and a nurse practitioner who staff Para Los Ninos (PLN) and the Child Abuse Response Team (CART.)  CART responds to child physical abuse and neglect cases while PLN responds to child sexual abuse cases.  PLN is an off-site clinical program located at the Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center which serves victims of child sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. Our programs serve over 1000 patients each year.  The successful candidate will assume clinical responsibility with both CART and PLN.   

Minimum Requirements:

  • Board certified or board eligible in child abuse pediatrics by time of hire
  • Must be able to obtain a New Mexico medical license
  • Authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Clinical experience in the inpatient and outpatient evaluation of patients presenting for concerns of child physical abuse and neglect.
  • Clinical experience in academic or private practice settings that care for pediatric and adolescent patients presenting for concerns of child sexual abuse or sexual assault.
  • Experience in forensic evidence collection related to sexual assault evidence kits.
  • Experience supervising residents and medical students in an academic setting, teaching residents and medical students in outpatient and inpatient settings through evidence based medicine, leading teaching sessions, and clinical precepting. 
  • Bilingual Spanish-English skills preferred  
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

For best consideration, applications must be received by 7/31/2023; however, the position will remain open until filled.  A complete application must contain a CV and cover letter. 3 references will be requested when contacted for an interview. 

This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as a condition of employment. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
"UNM's confidentiality policy ("Recruitment and Hiring," Policy #3210), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~ubppm."

Interested applicants must apply for this position via the UNMJobs website https://unmjobs.unm.edu; search for a faculty position, requisition number: REQ 25813. https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/pediatrics/divisions/childsafety/

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Leslie Strickler
[email protected]
Dr. Rebecca Girardet
[email protected]

Posted 06.22.23

Child Abuse Pediatrician - Oakland, CA

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE COMFORTABLE WITH:

  • Providing subspecialty consultation for cases of suspected child maltreatment
  • Availability for TCS and to support outpatient, inpatient and ED providers across the region
  • Improving outcomes for our pediatric members and increasing the quality of care for patients being evaluated for suspected child maltreatment
  • Teleconsultation and ability to travel as the position grows

THIS POSITION WILL INVOLVE:

  • Collaboration with physician child abuse champions and their teams at each medical center and acting as a partner with medical center workflow
  • Association with certain county agencies
  • Externally referring evidentiary child sexual abuse exams
  • Availability for on-call consultation (phone, in-person) outside of regular clinic hours to be shared with CASP physician team

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

  • Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support
  • We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
  • We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians that reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. We practice in an environment with patients at the center and deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations.
  • Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
  • An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management
  • We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
  • We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
  • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
  • Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
  • Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
  • Malpractice and Tail Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
  • Shareholder track
  • Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Full-time annual salary range is $240,040 to $250,080 plus additional potential incentives up to $25,000*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To learn more about these opportunities and to apply, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/. 

If you are interested, please contact:

Judy Padilla, Regional Recruiter, Physician Recruitment Services
[email protected]
510-625-5915.

Posted 06.21.23

Child Abuse Pediatrician - WA

The University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Child Abuse Pediatrics at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level, without tenure due to funding (WOT), on the Clinician-Scholar track. Academic rank at the time of appointment will depend on experience and qualifications.

Our Child Abuse Pediatricians participate in the full scope of child protection activity, including evaluation of suspected physical or sexual abuse, child neglect, and medical child abuse. They provide consultation and evaluation at pediatric care facilities in the greater Seattle area as well as educational advice and support to clinicians across Washington State.

While most time will be in the provision of direct patient care, there will also be opportunities to participate in medical student, resident, or fellow supervision. In that role, the candidate’s responsibilities will include clinical supervision, teaching, evaluation, and feedback.

Assistant professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

Faculty in UW Division of General Pediatrics are dedicated clinicians, educators, and researchers who unite to advance child health (55+ faculty), with research and clinical connections to Seattle Children’s, Harborview Medical Center, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, and other sites.

Apply in Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/124838

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact:

Rebecca Wiester, MD
[email protected]
Emily Brown, MD, MS
[email protected]

Posted 06.15.23

Child Abuse Medical Director - Falls Church, VA

Inova 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
[email protected]

Posted 06.02.23

Seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

The 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 be the ninth faculty member of 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. Last year, the medical team evaluated more than 400 inpatients, the Child Advocacy Center performed over 600 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 1500 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 2022-2023 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:

Melanie Claypoole
Administrative Coordinator, Division of Child Advocacy 
[email protected]
412-692-6198

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Posted 05.24.23

Child Abuse Physician & Family Advocacy Co-Medical Director -  Western, MA

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ premier healthcare provider and home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School – Baystate, is seeking a full-time Child Abuse Physician and Family Advocacy Co-Medical Director to join our organization. Ideal candidate must be a Child Abuse Physician, or Physician with concentrated experience and expertise in child abuse diagnosis and management.

Position Highlights –

  • Baystate Family Advocacy Center (BFAC) is a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serving children and families in Hampden County and surrounding areas in western Massachusetts. A proud member of the National Children’s Alliance, the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). BFAC is a division of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, the regional medical center and the only accredited Children’s Hospital.
  • Serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team including, physicians, medical social workers, psychiatrist/therapists, specialty child abuse nurses, technical and administrative staff in Massachusetts’ only hospital-based Child Advocacy Center.
  • Collaborate with our local Child Abuse Prevention Alliance of Hampden County (CAPA), which includes local law enforcement officers, district attorney, child protective services and victim advocates.
  • Receive the time and support needed to provide patient and family centric outpatient medical evaluations and care to infants, children, and youth with suspected child maltreatment, and to their non-abusive family.
  • Inpatient and ED consults are handled by the Child Abuse Physician in collaboration with the various hospitalists, ED, and PICU physicians and hospital social workers.
  • Guide the development of the next generation of physicians; teaching resident, and medical students with a faculty appointment at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School - Baystate.
  • Time and opportunity to pursue research and other scholarly activities and develop new, value-added services in our general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialty practices.

YOU BELONG AT BAYSTATE. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong.

Qualifications: ABMS BE/BC in Pediatrics. BC/BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics is strongly preferred. Strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality, and lifelong learning is essential.

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

To learn more and express interest, please contact:

Mary-Alice Abbott, MD PhD; Vice Chair for Pediatric Specialties
C/O Carmen Sanderson, Physician Recruiter
Phone: 413-794-2346 Email: [email protected]

EOE.

Posted 5.11.23