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 The 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.
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.
- He/she will follow the Florida Department of Health Child Protection Team Handbook related to overall program deliverables and operations.
- He/she will provide recommendations and serve as a subject matter expert for community health providers, in court, on committees, and other community providers or outreach events.
- This position will 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.
