Physician - Child Protection

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on the well-being of children and families. You will engage in clinical consultations, educate future healthcare providers, and contribute to vital community programs. With ample opportunities for academic growth and research, this position is ideal for a passionate professional eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join a leading pediatric hospital that values compassionate care and community impact in the vibrant city of St. Louis.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified/eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Missouri medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical consultation.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers and educate medical students.
• Participate in policy development and community engagement.

Skills

Awareness of trauma impact on children

Knowledge of systems of care

Collaboration with organizations

Interest in patient care improvement

Education

Board certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Unrestricted Missouri medical license eligibility

Job description

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Physician - Child Protection - Full Time Academic - SLUCare Physician Group

The Division of Child Protection in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is recruiting a full time Child Abuse Pediatrician.

The physician will join an established child abuse team of one full-time child abuse pediatrician, a nurse practitioner, three social workers, and five nurses. Our team is based in Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, a 190 bed, free-standing children's hospital. We are a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The Pediatrics Department has 130 faculty members representing all major subspecialties.

Desired skills include an awareness of the impact of trauma on children's well-being; knowledge of how various systems of care impact children's welfare; ability to collaborate with leaders and organizations to advance the integration of services for vulnerable children; and interest in improving the provision of patient care, education, and community engagement in the Saint Louis region.

Responsibilities: Provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical consultation; shared call coverage; supervision of Advanced Practice Providers; education of medical students, residents, fellows, and community partners; education and mentoring of providers in Missouri's SAFECARE network; research/quality improvement activities; participation in policy development pertaining to child abuse pediatrics; provision of expert testimony and collaboration with law enforcement, children's services and other community agencies.

Our division operates a comprehensive foster care clinic providing evaluations and medical case management to children entering the foster care system.

The Child Protection Team provides leadership to community and statewide organizations including county based fatality review teams, state/local task forces and advisory committees, and the Missouri SAFECARE network.

There are ample opportunities for personal academic growth and development, new program development, community service and clinical research. Our team enjoys an excellent working relationship with the Saint Louis University School of Public Health and Social Justice and the Brown School (social work, public health, social policy) at Washington University.

Child Protection faculty hold a faculty appointment at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine commensurate with experience.

Successful candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and be eligible to hold an unrestricted Missouri medical license.

For additional information, please contact:

Medical Director, Child Protection

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.

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

• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

Community Description:

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there’s always something to do or see here.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

Facility & Address

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

• 1465 S Grand Blvd Saint Louis MO 63104

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