Child Advocacy Program

Details

Client Name

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Physician

Profession

Pediatrics

Specialty

Child Abuse

Job ID

15376769

Job Title

Child Advocacy Program

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

11/19/2025

Duration

0

Job Description

Permanent Pediatrics - Child Abuse - Pittsburgh, PA - Full Time Days - Pay Negotiable - Pittsburgh, PA

Employer: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Full Time Days

Start Date: September 22, 2025

Job Overview

The Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a BC/BE 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. The medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings which include community locations. 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 400 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 1500 children. Physician will rotate seeing patients through inpatient consults and outpatient medical exams in our pediatric friendly clinic space.

Position Highlights

Opportunities abound for research, continued development of clinical services, and academic pursuits in this rich environment

Opportunity Details:

Position involves communication with a variety of professionals in multiple jurisdictions

Numerous opportunities for teaching including medical students, residents, fellows, medical staff, and community partners

This career opportunity provides the ability to advance professional growth

Well-established practice with 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers

What we Offer

Academic appointment

Excellent compensation package including full benefits

4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays

2 weeks CMEBenefits

Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, DEA and license renewal

Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance

Defined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer matchAbout the Community

Located in a hospital-based child advocacy center which is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA

Upon applying, StaffDNA will connect you directly with the hiring decision-maker-whether that's the facility manager or their dedicated recruiter-to discuss this opportunity in detail and outline your next steps.

Client Details

Address

4401 Penn Avenue

City

Pittsburgh

State

PA

Zip Code

15224