Join UPMC as the Clinical Director for our Child Advocacy Program 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.

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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.