Full Professor

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

83d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a clinical faculty member with experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics. This position will join a growing team at Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), which is establishing The Child Well‑Being Center of Excellence (COE). This COE will serve as a regional hub for pediatric trauma, child protection, and injury prevention. The physician will be part of the only ACS‑verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in West Central Florida and will help lead a multidisciplinary program focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children in Hillsborough, Polk, and surrounding counties. The role involves providing comprehensive clinical services, including inpatient consultations, outpatient evaluations, forensic assessments, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. The physician will also work closely with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), child advocacy centers, law enforcement, and the hospital partner. In addition to direct patient care, responsibilities include contributing to program growth, supporting ACS Pediatric Level I Trauma requirements, engaging in teaching and academic activities with USF Health, and participating in research and quality initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to help build Florida’s first Child Well‑Being Center of Excellence and shape a regional model of care for vulnerable children.

Requirements

Fellowship-trained and/or board-certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
Experience working in Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Nice To Haves

BC/BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical services, including inpatient consultations, outpatient evaluations, and forensic assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Work closely with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), child advocacy centers, and law enforcement.
Contribute to program growth.
Support ACS Pediatric Level I Trauma requirements.
Engage in teaching and academic activities with USF Health.
Participate in research and quality initiatives.