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Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Protection Pediatrician

saint louis, MO

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SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

Hospital Description:

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.

For additional information, please contact:

Timothy J. Kutz, MD, FAAP

Medical Director, Child Protection

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Tel:

#J1No #H1BYes

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

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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

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.

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saint louis, MO, 63104, US

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