Chief Child Protection Team Division
Job Location:
Gainesville, FL - USA
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Job Summary
| Classification Title: | Chief - Child Protection Team Division |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | MD or DO or equivalent. |
| Job Description: | The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Division Chief of Child Protection to provide visionary leadership in advancing clinical care education research and community engagement related to child abuse pediatrics. This is a full-time non-tenure or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position Overview The Division Chief will lead and further develop a comprehensive Child Protection Team (CPT) program serving a critical role in delivering multidisciplinary care for children affected by abuse and neglect. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic growth program development quality improvement and collaboration with institutional and community partners. Responsibilities:
UF Health-Pediatrics UF Health the University of Floridas academic health center is the countrys only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single contiguous campus. The colleges major research centers and institutes and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine the largest college within UFs academic health center is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health is a private not-for-profit hospital system and includes seven hospitals a state-designated Level I trauma center a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit a regional burn center and an emergency air and ground transport program. The Department of Pediatrics clinical services are delivered at UF Health Childrens Hospital which was named one of the best Childrens Hospital in Florida in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in six pediatric specialties UF Health Childrens Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty and subspecialty services and is among the top childrens hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Childrens Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients both nationally and internationally who require specialized attention for complex medical problems. UF Health Childrens Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The childrens hospital has 208 beds including fully-equipped pediatric neonatal and cardiac intensive care units. UF Health Childrens Hospital is part of the Childrens Miracle Networks alliance of premier hospitals for children. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering innovation and advancing discovery in the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of child health and human development educating and training pediatric scientists and directly translating basic scientific discoveries into new patient-oriented the most recent fiscal year the department was home to over $20M in sponsored research. UF Health faculty work in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in the five other Health Science Center colleges as well as those from across the University. The focus of team efforts is often grown out of the Centers and Institutes including the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute the UF Genetics Institute the Powell Gene Therapy Center and the UF Health Cancer Center. Gainesville Florida Gainesville FL is a vibrant city that offers a mix of culture outdoor beauty and a dynamic community atmosphere. The city touted as one of the more affordable communities in Florida is surrounded by stunning natural attractions like the Florida Museum of Natural History Paynes Prairie Preserve crystal clear freshwater springs and several scenic parks making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Disney resorts and the glorious Florida beaches are within a two hour drive. Gainesville also has a strong sense of community and is recognized for its festivals farmers markets and dining options downtown. The historic Hippodrome Theatre is the perfect place to indulge in live performances or independent films. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy many Division I NCAA sports. Go Gators! Exceptional Benefits
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| Expected Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Required Qualifications: | MD or DO or equivalent. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | The Search Committee will begin to review applicationsimmediately and will accept applications until theposition is filled. Applications should include a cover letter curriculum vitaeand names and contact information for three professionalreferences or three letters of reference. Selected candidate will be required to provide anofficial transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Atranscript will not be considered official if a designation ofIssued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to beevaluated by a professional credentialing service providerapproval by National Association of Credential EvaluationServices (NACES) which can befound athttp:// must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | Yes |
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