Chief - Child Protection Team Division

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Division Chief of Child Protection to lead and develop a comprehensive Child Protection Team (CPT) program.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership for the Division of Child Protection and Child Abuse Pediatrics program.
• Develop, expand, and sustain a comprehensive, multidisciplinary child protection program aligned with institutional and state priorities.
• Oversee clinical services, including inpatient and outpatient consultation for suspected abuse and neglect.
• Foster collaborations with state agencies, legal systems, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Lead efforts in program innovation, quality improvement, and outcomes evaluation.
• Support and mentor faculty, trainees, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to the academic mission through teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Participate in departmental and college leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, or equivalent.
• Board certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
• Subspecialty board certification or eligibility in Child Abuse Pediatrics (ABP).
• Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and program development.
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy.