Child Abuse Pediatrician Opportunity with SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group

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.

Hospital Description:

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. CardinalGlennon

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

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
• 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.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.