Join UPMC as the Clinical Director for our Child AdvocacyProgram in Pittsburgh, PA

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 About UPMC

Children's Hospital and UPMC : ~ UPMC Children's Hospital of

Pittsburgh is a 313-bed, acute care teaching hospital located on 10

acres in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. ~ 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. ~ UPMC Children's is ranked on the

U.S. News 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 ~ 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, a catchment area that

includes Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West

Virginia, and Southwestern New York. ~ UPMC is a $23 billion

world-renowned health care provider and insurer ~92,000 employees,

including 4,900 physicians ~ Over 40 academic, community and

specialty hospitals ] ~ Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient

sites ~ UPMC is inventing new models of accountable,

cost-effective, patient-centered care ~ Closely affiliated with

University of Pittsburgh About the Community 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. 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. The city's major league professional

sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins,

and Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing

leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software

engineering, and high-tech industries. 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. 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. #dox2