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Join UPMC as a Pediatrician in our Child Advocacy Program in Pittsburgh, PA
UPMC Southwestern PA
📍 Swissvale, US
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Job description
<p><span>The Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a </span><span>BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the Child Advocacy team</span><span>. </span><span>The candidate will join eight other faculty members in a highly respected Division of Child Advocacy. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Opportunities abound for research, continued development of clinical services, and academic pursuits in this rich environment.</span></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Opportunity Details</strong></p><ul><li><span>Located in a hospital-based child advocacy center which is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA)</span></li><li><span>Position involves communication with a variety of professionals in multiple jurisdictions</span></li><li><span>The medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings which include community locations.</span></li><li><span>Numerous opportunities for teaching an array of learners, including trainees, medical staff, and community partners.</span></li><li><span>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.</span></li><li><span>Administrative and research responsibilities as desired.</span></li><li><span>In 2025, the medical team evaluated more than 300 in-patients, the Child Advocacy Center performed over 600 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 2000 children.</span></li><li><span>This career opportunity provides the ability to advance professional growth</span></li><li><span>Well-established practice with 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers</span></li><li><span>Physician will rotate seeing patients through inpatient consults and outpatient medical exams in our pediatric friendly clinic space.</span></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we Offer</strong></p><ul><li><span>Academic appointment</span></li><li><span>Excellent compensation package including full benefits</span></li><li><span>Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, DEA and license renewal</span></li><li><span>4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays</span></li><li><span>2 weeks of CME</span></li><li><span>Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance</span></li><li><span>Defined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer match</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><strong>About UPMC Children's Hospital and UPMC:</strong></p><ul><li><span>UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a 313-bed free</span><span>-standing </span><span>teaching </span><span>children's hospital which is a regional Level 1 Trauma Center</span></li><li><span>UPMC Children's was the nation's first pediatric transplant center. With a history spanning 130-plus years, UPMC Children's today is renowned for its outstanding clinical, research, and medical education programs and services _ and for its frontline role in advancing standards of excellence in pediatric care.</span></li><li><span>UPMC Children's is ranked on the </span><em>U.S. News </em><span>Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals for 2023-2024 and is ranked in all 10 pediatric subspecialties surveyed. Three subspecialties ranked in the national top 10, including: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery</span></li><li><span>UPMC Children's Hospital cares for over 80% of all hospitalized children (and over 90% of all hospitalized children under the age of 12) in our region, </span><span>which serves a 23-county region</span><span> that includes Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and Southwestern New York. </span></li><li><span>UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer </span></li><li><span>92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians</span></li><li><span>Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals</span><span>]</span></li><li><span>Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites</span></li><li><span>UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care</span></li><li><span>Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh</span></li></ul><p><strong>About the Community</strong></p><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything _ an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.</span></li><li><span>The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.</span></li><li><span>The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.</span></li><li><span>Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.</span></li><li><span>The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.</span></li></ul><p><span>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.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#dox2</span></p>