Child Abuse / Advocacy Pediatrician with Kaleida Health and Oishei Children’s Hospital

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician

We are currently seeking to fill a full time position in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. The Oishei Children's Child Advocacy Program provides support to children who have suffered abuse. The center aims to provide a safe, child-friendly place for children and their families to receive services that help to restore hope and provide healing from child abuse.

This position qualifies for Academic Appointment through the University at Buffalo.

Patient Care

Oishei Children’s Hospital is committed to caring for the children in the area with a focus on providing care for those vulnerable patients who have suffered from abuse or neglect and are in need of a medical advocate.

The physician will work with protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors, and attorneys. The goal is to serve our children and provide families with the support they need.

Position Requirements

· Serving as a physician for our child abuse and advocacy program

· Working with the clinical patient care team to support the needs of the patient and family

· Supporting the patients throughout the process and working with the multidisciplinary team

· Serving as an expert witness and providing testimony in child abuse and neglect cases.

· Becoming established as a pediatric provider in the community to serve patients in need of care

Position Qualifications

· Completion of an Accredited Pediatric Residency and additional training/experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics or child psychiatry.

· MD or DO and current active license to practice medicine issued by the State of New York

· NY Licensure upon hire

Package

• Salary: $230,000-275,000*
• Sign on Bonus
• Stipend available
• Relocation allowance UP TO $10K
• CME Dollars
• Malpractice coverage
• Life, AD&D, disability
• Medical and dental contributions
• Annual retirement contribution
• Paid vacation and administrative ( CME ) leave
• PSLF Eligible
• Academic funds (dues, fees, travel) provided pursuant to CME fund policies

*Base pay rate is not inclusive of productivity and quality incentives that service line specific positions may qualify for in their department. Signing, retention and relocation bonuses may also be available and would also be in addition to base salary compensation. The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered, including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.