Clinical Director Child Advocacy
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Description:
Details
Client Name
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Pediatrics
Specialty
General
Job ID
20110508
Job Title
Clinical Director Child Advocacy
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/08/2025
Duration
0
Job Description
The Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Director for our Child Advocacy Program. The candidate will be the ninth faculty member of a highly respected Division of Child Advocacy. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Opportunities abound for research, continued development of clinical services, and academic pursuits in this rich environment.
Opportunity Details
Located in a hospital-based child advocacy center which is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA
Position involves communication with a variety of professionals in multiple jurisdictions
The medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings which include community locations.
Numerous opportunities for teaching including medical students, residents, fellows, medical staff, and community partners
Our pediatrics residency program is among the top programs in the country. All of our residents spend two weeks at the Child Advocacy Center during their second year of residency.
Administrative and research responsibilities as desired.
Last year, the medical team evaluated more than 300 in-patients, the Child Advocacy Center performed over 400 forensic interviews and our ARCH clinic (Advocacy Resources for Children, 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.
This career opportunity provides the ability to advance professional growth
Well-established practice with 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers
Physician will rotate seeing patients through inpatient consults and outpatient medical exams in our pediatric friendly clinic space.
What we Offer
Academic appointment
Excellent compensation package including full benefits
Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, DEA and license renewal
4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays
2 weeks of CME
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
Defined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer match
Client Details
Address
4401 Penn Avenue
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Zip Code
15224
Client Name
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Pediatrics
Specialty
General
Job ID
20110508
Job Title
Clinical Director Child Advocacy
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/08/2025
Duration
0
Job Description
The Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Director for our Child Advocacy Program. The candidate will be the ninth faculty member of a highly respected Division of Child Advocacy. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Opportunities abound for research, continued development of clinical services, and academic pursuits in this rich environment.
Opportunity Details
Located in a hospital-based child advocacy center which is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA
Position involves communication with a variety of professionals in multiple jurisdictions
The medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings which include community locations.
Numerous opportunities for teaching including medical students, residents, fellows, medical staff, and community partners
Our pediatrics residency program is among the top programs in the country. All of our residents spend two weeks at the Child Advocacy Center during their second year of residency.
Administrative and research responsibilities as desired.
Last year, the medical team evaluated more than 300 in-patients, the Child Advocacy Center performed over 400 forensic interviews and our ARCH clinic (Advocacy Resources for Children, 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.
This career opportunity provides the ability to advance professional growth
Well-established practice with 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers
Physician will rotate seeing patients through inpatient consults and outpatient medical exams in our pediatric friendly clinic space.
What we Offer
Academic appointment
Excellent compensation package including full benefits
Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, DEA and license renewal
4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays
2 weeks of CME
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
Defined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer match
Client Details
Address
4401 Penn Avenue
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Zip Code
15224