Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Protection Pediatrician

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a compassionate Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the Division of Child Protection at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Located at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the role involves providing expert consultations, supervising providers, and engaging in advocacy and research initiatives to support vulnerable children. The ideal candidate is board certified or eligible and committed to child welfare. Join a multidisciplinary team making a lasting impact in the lives of children in Missouri.

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.

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 and child services.
• Participate in policy development to protect children.
• Support programs like the comprehensive foster care clinic.

Skills

Child advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Navigating child welfare systems

Education

Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Eligible for Missouri medical license

Job description

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 Children's Hospital, a 190-bed, free-standing children's 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 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 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.

Contact

Timothy J. Kutz, MD, FAAP

Medical Director, Child Protection

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Tel: [phone]

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