Pediatrician - Child Abuse

Physician Affiliate Group of New York•New York, NY

5d•$250,640 - $250,640•Onsite

About The Position

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is hiring a Pediatrician - Child Abuse at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. The physician will have clinical responsibility for the hospital's Child Protection Program and lead the multidisciplinary Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Clinic. The role includes evaluating and treating children and adolescents with suspected maltreatment—including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect—and coordinating their care and follow-up. The physician will collaborate with hospital departments, NYC Administration for Children's Services, law enforcement, prosecutors, community partners, and other professionals to support timely evaluations, mandated reporting, and connections to prevention and supportive services. The position also provides inpatient and emergency department consultation, hospital-wide education, policy and quality-improvement contributions, and representation on NYC Health + Hospitals' system-wide Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Council. The physician may provide expert medical testimony in legal proceedings. The position is regular full-time, based at Lincoln Medical Center, with a stated annual base salary of $250,640 for a 40-hour work week. The posting also describes an annual stipend for Child Abuse Pediatrics board certification, potential additional sessional/per diem work, and a possible quality- and productivity-based bonus.

Requirements

Board Certified in Pediatrics.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
Active New York State Medical License.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical responsibility for the hospital's Child Protection Program.
Lead the multidisciplinary Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Clinic.
Evaluate, treat, coordinate care for, and provide follow-up for children and adolescents with suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
Coordinate with Pediatrics, the Emergency Department, Women's Health, Social Work, and other hospital services to promote early identification, mandated reporting, and access to prevention and supportive services.
Collaborate with NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS), law enforcement, prosecutors, community partners, and other multidisciplinary professionals to support timely and coordinated evaluations.
Provide inpatient consultation for suspected child maltreatment and expert consultation to the Emergency Department and other clinical services.
Develop, implement, and periodically review hospital policies, protocols, and clinical pathways concerning child maltreatment and child abuse prevention.
Provide education and training to residents, medical students, attending physicians, nurses, social workers, hospital staff, and community partners.
Lead and participate in quality-improvement, case-review, and departmental activities, including M&M conferences and Grand Rounds.
Provide expert medical testimony in Family Court, Supreme Court, and other legal proceedings as appropriate.
Represent Lincoln Medical Center on NYC Health + Hospitals' system-wide Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Council.

Benefits

$5,000 annual stipend for Board Certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
Potential bonus of up to $40,000, contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
401(k) company contribution: 3% of base earnings immediately vested, with an additional 7% company contribution after one year of service, subject to IRS contribution limits; no employee match is required.
Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, and CME days.
Medical, prescription, and dental coverage.
Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 2x salary, up to $300,000, at no cost to the employee; voluntary additional employee-paid coverage is available.
Possible eligibility for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
Medical malpractice coverage equivalent to occurrence-based coverage, at no cost to the employee.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
Visa sponsorship will be considered.