OU Health - Child Abuse Pediatrician

Job Description

Child Abuse Pediatrician - Assistant/Associate Professor

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health 
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) is seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the comprehensive Child Abuse Pediatrics program at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, Oklahoma’s flagship academic children’s hospital. 

Position Overview 

The selected physician will provide expert medical evaluation and consultation for infants, children, and adolescents with suspected child abuse and neglect across inpatient, outpatient, and multidisciplinary settings. The Child Abuse Pediatrician will play a critical role in advancing patient care, education, and advocacy while collaborating closely with medical, legal, and community partners. 

Clinical responsibilities may include: 

• Medical evaluation of suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and medical child abuse 

• Inpatient and outpatient consultations at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 

• Participation in multidisciplinary child protection teams and community response systems 

• Expert medical documentation and medical-legal consultation, including court testimony as needed 

• Call coverage consistent with program needs (shared among division faculty, if applicable) 

This position includes a full-time faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma, with academic rank commensurate with experience. 

Academic & Program Environment 

The Child Abuse Pediatrics program at OU Health is embedded within a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment that prioritizes patient safety, trauma-informed care, education, and advocacy. Faculty members work closely with social work, nursing, behavioral health, law enforcement, child protective services, and legal professionals across the state. 

Opportunities exist for: 

• Teaching medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows 

• Participation in interdisciplinary education and statewide outreach 

• Quality improvement initiatives and program development 

• Clinical research, education scholarship, or advocacy-focused scholarly work aligned with the candidate’s interests 

Qualifications 

• MD or DO (or equivalent) 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics 

• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Oklahoma 

• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, child advocacy, and academic medicine 

Compensation & Benefits 

OU Health offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including: 

• Salary commensurate with experience and academic rank 

• Comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous paid time off and supported CME 

• Loan repayment and academic resources, where applicable 

• Affordable cost of living and one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the U.S. 

About Oklahoma City 

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