Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Protection Pediatrician

Ascension St Vincent; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Child Protection, seeks a compassionate Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team in St. Louis, MO.

This role provides inpatient and outpatient consultations, teaches and mentors learners, and advances child protection initiatives. The position requires Board Certification or Eligibility in Child Abuse Pediatrics, Missouri licensure eligibility, and a strong commitment to advocacy, trauma-informed care, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Strong commitment to child advocacy and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to navigate complex child welfare systems and collaborate with community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Share call responsibilities within the division.
• Supervise advanced practice providers.
• Educate future healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Mentor providers in Missouri’s SAFECARE network.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child services, and other agencies.
• Participate in policy development to protect children.
• Support programs such as our foster care clinic and statewide initiatives.

Skills

Child advocacy

Trauma-informed care

System navigation

Collaboration

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Job description

The Division of Child Protection within the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

About Us:

• Based at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, a 190-bed, free-standing childrens hospital and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Our team includes:
  • 1 full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician
  • 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner
  • 2 full-time Social Workers
  • 6 full-time Nurses
• The Department of Pediatrics features 130 faculty members across all major subspecialties, fostering collaboration and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Share call responsibilities within the division.
• Supervise advanced practice providers.
• Educate future healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Mentor providers in Missouris SAFECARE network.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child services, and other agencies.
• Participate in policy development to protect children.
• Support programs such as our comprehensive foster care clinic and statewide initiatives (fatality review teams, advisory committees).

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Missouri medical license.
• Strong commitment to child advocacy and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to navigate complex child welfare systems and collaborate with community organizations.

For additional information, please contact:

Timothy J. Kutz, MD, FAAP

Medical Director, Child Protection

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

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As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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