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Pediatrician- Child Abuse and Child Advocacy

Position Type:
Physician
Date Posted:
08/26/2025
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Springfield, MA

Baystate Children’s Hospital is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with subspecialists across 15 pediatric divisions. The ambulatory primary care and specialty care center offers <60 providers practicing in 12 specialties. MULTIDICIPLINARY TEAM & COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO CARE: • Physicians, social workers, psychiatrists & therapists; specialty child abuse nurses and support staff • Child Abuse Prevention Alliance of Hampden County (CAPA), which includes local law enforcement. officers, district attorneys, child protective services and victim advocates. BAYSTATE FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER (BFAC) • Nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serving children and families in the region. BFAC is a proud member of the National Children’s Alliance, the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Massachusetts’ only hospital-based CAC. CLINICAL PRACTICE • Time and support needed to provide patient and family centric outpatient medical evaluations and care. • Facilitate inpatient and ED consults. ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES • Guide the development of the next generation of physicians by teaching residents and medical students. with a faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate. • Time and opportunity to pursue research and other scholarly activities. • Develop new, value-added services in our general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialty practices. • Faculty appointment to UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate commensurate with experience. QUALIFICATIONS • We are recruiting for either a board-certified pediatrician with strong interest and background in child abuse work or a fellowship trained board-certified child abuse pediatrician. We are committed to discussing unique and creative care models for interested candidates. COMPENSATION • The compensation range listed below represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum= $225,000. Maximum= $262,500. THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE: • Nestled between the Berkshires and the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley is known for its scenic beauty and rich history. The region bustles with vibrant college towns, myriad outdoor experiences, farm-to-table dining, and a thriving arts and music scene, all within easy reach of Boston and New York City. • Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses • Robust relocation package • Immediate access to paid time off • 403b plan with employer match and 457b deferred compensation plan • Professional development and mentorship • Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more • Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. For more information please contact: Matthew Di Guglielmo, MD, PhD, Chair of Pediatrics, UMass Chan-Baystate Pediatrician-in-Chief, at Baystate Children’s Hospital C/O Melissa Hale, Senior Provider Recruiter Melissa.Hale@baystatehealth.org or 413-794-2624

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