Join UPMC as a Pediatrician in our Child Advocacy Program in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Opportunity: Child Abuse Pediatrician

The Division of Child Advocacy at our organization is looking for a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to become a part of our dedicated Child Advocacy team.

The selected candidate will collaborate with eight esteemed faculty members within a well-regarded Division of Child Advocacy. The rank and salary will be aligned with the candidate's experience.

Opportunity Highlights

• Position based in a hospital-affiliated child advocacy center accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA).
• Engagement with a diverse range of professionals across various jurisdictions.
• Medical staff will assess children suspected of experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in both inpatient and outpatient environments, including community settings.
• Numerous teaching opportunities available for a variety of learners, including trainees, medical personnel, and community collaborators.
• Our pediatrics residency program ranks among the top in the nation, with all residents spending two weeks at the Child Advocacy Center during their second year.
• Administrative and research roles can be tailored to individual interests.
• In 2025, our medical team evaluated over 300 inpatients, conducted more than 600 forensic interviews at the Child Advocacy Center, and our ARCH clinic (Advocacy Resources for Children) assessed over 2000 children.
• This position offers significant opportunities for professional advancement.
• Join a well-established practice consisting of 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers.
• The physician will rotate between inpatient consultations and outpatient medical evaluations in our child-friendly clinic.

What We Provide

• Academic appointment.
• Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits.
• Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, and support for DEA and license renewals.
• Four weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays.
• Two weeks dedicated to CME.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.
• Defined contribution plan and a 401k plan with employer matching.

About Our Organization

Our children's hospital is a 313-bed, free-standing teaching facility recognized as a regional Level 1 Trauma Center. With a legacy of over 130 years, we were the first pediatric transplant center in the nation and are celebrated for our exceptional clinical, research, and educational programs in pediatric care.

We are consistently ranked among the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the U.S. and excel in all ten pediatric subspecialties surveyed, with three subspecialties in the national top 10: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Our hospital serves over 80% of all hospitalized children in our region, which encompasses a 23-county area including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and Southwestern New York.

We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized health care provider and insurer, employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians, across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites. We are committed to pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care and maintain a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh.

About the Community

Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Nestled in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it boasts a rich blend of urban culture, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful countryside, all framed by its iconic three rivers.

The city is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and a thriving cultural district. Major league sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates add to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. It consistently ranks as one of the best cities for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.

We welcome candidates who value and promote diversity. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.