University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Join UPMC as the Clinical Director for our Child Advocacy Program in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

full-time
Outpatient

Job Highlights

  • Non-Profit Employer
  • Less than 1 Hour from an International Airport
  • 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.

    What we Offer
    * Academic appointment
    * Excellent compensation package including full benefits
    * Paid CME stipend, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, DEA and license renewal
    * 4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays
    * 2 weeks of CME
    * Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
    * Defined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer match

    About University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

    UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.

    Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.

    Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.

    Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.

    UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

    Posted June 17, 2025