Child Abuse / Advocacy Pediatrician with Kaleida Health and Oishei Children’s Hospital

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician

We are currently seeking to fill a full time position in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. The Oishei Children's Child Advocacy Program at Lee Gross Anthone Advocacy Center provides support to children who have suffered sexual abuse and/or physical abuse. The center aims to provide a safe, child-friendly place for children and their families to receive services that help to restore hope and provide healing from child abuse.

Patient Care

Oishei Children’s Hospital is committed to caring for the children in the area with a focus on providing care for those vulnerable patients who have suffered from abuse or neglect and are in need of a medical advocate.

The physician will work with protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors, and attorneys. The goal is to serve our children and provide families with the support they need.

Position Requirements

• Serving as a physician for our child abuse and advocacy program
• Working with the clinical patient care team to support the needs of the patient and family
• Supporting the patients throughout the process and working with the multidisciplinary team
• Serving as an expert witness and providing testimony in child abuse and neglect cases.
• Becoming established as a pediatric provider in the community to serve patients in need of care

Position Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Pediatric Residency and additional training/experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics or child psychiatry.
• MD or DO and current active license to practice medicine issued by the State of New York
• NY Licensure upon hire

Package

• Salary: $230,000-275,000*
• Sign on Bonus
• Stipend available
• Relocation
• CME Dollars/Time
• Malpractice coverage
• Life, AD&D, disability
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Retirement 
• Paid vacation and administrative ( CME ) leave
• PSLF Eligible
• Academic funds (dues, fees, travel) provided pursuant to CME fund policies

*Base pay rate is not inclusive of productivity and quality incentives that service line specific positions may qualify for in their department. Signing, retention and relocation bonuses may also be available and would also be in addition to base salary compensation. The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered, including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

About Kaleida Health

Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area's eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive healthcare services. Its expert, compassionate healthcare professionals are committed to providing the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and visitors. More than one million sick or injured patients choose a Kaleida Health facility annually, including Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, DeGraff Medical Park, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, and Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. Accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, Inc., Kaleida Health also provides important services through two long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care through the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY, Inc. In addition, Kaleida Health’s hospitals support residency training programs of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, training hundreds of residents each year. A medical career with Kaleida Health means making your home in Buffalo, New York and the surrounding areas. The second larg...est city in New York, located on the shores of Lake Erie, Buffalo is a historic city just minutes from world-famous Niagara Falls, and bordering on Canada, an easy drive to Toronto. Stunning architecture, a rich art scene, vibrant nightlife and delicious food are just some of the many attractions Buffalo has to offer. There is so much to balance your career with personal life. From urban and suburban neighborhoods, to professional sports teams, and world class theater and entertainment, to endless outdoor activities for all four seasons, it’s all waiting for you here in Western New York.

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