Regional Medical Director for Child Abuse Pediatrics - Clinical Faculty Position

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a clinical faculty member who is fellowship-trained and/or board-certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with experience working in Child Abuse Pediatrics. BC/BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics is preferred, but not required.

The position offers excellent opportunities for teaching, research, advocacy and a role in the development of a Center of Excellence at Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). TGH partners with USF Health and is the primary teaching hospital. Muma Children’s Hospital is West Central Florida’s only ACS verified Pediatric Level I Trauma Center and is establishing a Child Well‑Being Center of Excellence (COE), as a first‑in‑Florida, statewide‑recognized regional hub for pediatric trauma, child protection, and injury prevention. This position would play a crucial role in that development.

The selected candidate will also serve as the Florida Department of Health Regional Medical Director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics program, covering both Hillsborough and Polk Counties. This position provides direct consultation and coordination with other physicians and healthcare workers in the evaluation and management of suspected cases of child maltreatment/abuse. The position includes both outpatient care and inpatient consultative services and provides clinical supervision to those providing medical care. The program works closely with multiple community agencies, including DCF and law enforcement. Currently, there is one USF pediatrician as part of the USF Health Child Abuse Program (CAP), who is also the Statewide Medical Director.

The USF Health Child Abuse Program provides inpatient services primarily at Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH as well as some community hospitals. TGH has an ACS certified Pediatric Trauma Program, and the USF Child Abuse program collaborates with the trauma team for clinical care, education and research.

The USF Health Child Abuse Program provides outpatient services through the community Child Advocacy Center at Mary Lee's House, located in Tampa, and medical director coverage for the Children’s Home Society in Polk County. Both locations include a team of nurse practitioners, case coordinators, a team supervisor and psychology support.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• The position includes both outpatient care and inpatient consultative services. Clinical duties include call coverage per the Child Abuse Program call schedule. The position is based out of Mary Lee’s House in Tampa, FL but regular travel to surrounding counties is required.
• Outpatient care and inpatient consultative care is provided by medical staff within the CAP program. This position provides supervision-oversight to those providing direct clinical coverage. Patient volume ranges from 1200‑1500 in Hillsborough and 800‑1000 in Polk County.

Teaching

• The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental teaching programs involving residents, medical students, and house staff. He/she will participate in the preparation/organization of new educational programs as well as participation in the university/college assigned committees. The individual will be expected to effectively utilize his/her clinical practice as a teaching resource. Both students and residents will attend the outpatient clinics.

Research

• Collaborative effort within the Department and the University will be encouraged.

Administrative

• Serve as the Regional CPT Medical Director for Polk, Hardee, Highlands, and Hillsborough counties. Provide administrative oversight, direction and supervision as directed by the Regional Medical Director for Child Protection agreement.
• Perform all tasks related to Regional Medical Director for Child Protection Agreement. The Regional Medical Director will work with the Department of Children and Families and Law Enforcement in their investigations of alleged abuse.
• Follow the Florida Department of Health Child Protection Team Handbook related to overall program deliverables and operations.
• Provide recommendations and serve as a subject matter expert for community health providers, in court, on committees, and other community providers or outreach events.
• Act as the lead liaison of the child abuse team with the TGH Muma Children's Hospital service line leadership and participate in the Center of Excellence program development.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• For Associate/Full Professor – Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with prior experience working in Child Abuse Pediatrics with demonstrated expertise in managing child abuse and neglect cases.
• Completion of a 3‑year, ACGME accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship is preferred, but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.
• The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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