Child Abuse Pediatrician
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Doctor/Physician
Pediatrician, Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor
Overview
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Department General Pediatrics - 412009
Posting Open Date 06/11/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Child Abuse Pediatrician
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy FAC
0005107
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.
We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION:
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Specific emphases include Patient Care, Education, and Research as described in the original text.
The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina is recruiting a BC/BE child abuse pediatrician to join the Child Maltreatment Section. This individual would help to grow the inpatient and outpatient child maltreatment clinical program and participate in resident and medical student education. Other clinical opportunities would also be incorporated into the faculty position based on interests of the candidate.
The development of other areas of faculty expertise relevant to child abuse and neglect is encouraged. Depending on the experience of the candidate, additional duties may include a leadership role within a component of the Child Maltreatment Section. This recruitment is for an Open rank, fixed term, 0.5 to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered commensurate with the candidates experience.
The Child Maltreatment Section is a diverse team that currently includes two board certified child abuse pediatricians, three generalist pediatricians, one nurse practitioner and two social workers. The division has innovative programs in clinical care and advocacy, an active research portfolio, and a strong emphasis on education both locally and in a statewide program that assures the quality of evaluations done through…
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