Pediatrician - Child Abuse
Listed compensation
$250,640
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Job Description
- Job Location: Lincoln - Bronx, NY
- Position Type: Regular Full-Time
- Salary Range: $250640.00 - $250640.00Salary/year
- Job Shift: 1
- Job Category: Physician
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Pediatrician - Child Abuse to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award-winning Cancer and Breast Centers.
Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation in healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.
Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Opportunity Details: Provide clinical responsibility for the hospital's Child Protection Program.
Lead the multidisciplinary Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Clinic and provide expert evaluation, treatment, care coordination, and follow-up for children and adolescents with suspected child maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
Work closely with Pediatrics, the Emergency Department, Women's Health, Social Work, and other hospital services to promote the early identification of child maltreatment, appropriate mandated reporting, and connection of children and families to prevention and supportive services.
Collaborate with the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS), law enforcement, prosecutors, community partners, and other multidisciplinary professionals to support timely and coordinated evaluations.
Provide education and consultation throughout the hospital, contribute to policies and quality-improvement initiatives related to child maltreatment, and represent Lincoln Medical Center on NYC Health + Hospitals' system-wide Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Council.
Provide inpatient consultation for suspected child maltreatment and expert consultation to the Emergency Department and other clinical services. Develop, implement, and periodically review hospital policies, protocols, and clinical pathways related to child maltreatment and child abuse prevention.
Provide education and training to residents, medical students, attending physicians, nurses, social workers, other hospital staff, and community partners. Lead and participate in quality-improvement, case-review, and other departmental activities, including M&M conferences and Grand Rounds.
Provide expert medical testimony in Family Court, Supreme Court, and other legal proceedings as appropriate.
Qualifications
Board Certified in Pediatrics. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Active New York State Medical License. Wages and Benefits include: Annual Base Salary: $250,640* based on 40-hour work week. Annual Stipend: $5,000* per year for Board Certification in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $376,224, which includes the baseline salary, annual stipend, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below: Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520.
Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets. 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits): Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family. Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs. Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community.
PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.
Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.
All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.
To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. *Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits.
Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria. The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatrician will lead the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Clinic, providing expert evaluation and care coordination for children with suspected maltreatment. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide inpatient consultations, and contribute to hospital policies and quality-improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. An active New York State Medical License is also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$226k (54 salary observations; 120 listings), vs ~$249k nationally (395 salary observations; 2,150 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 49 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 65% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $251k | Pediatrics median $215k (middle half $183k–$250k)100 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $226k median in New York | $249k nationally (−9%)54 state / 395 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$232k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 42 active | 736 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 65% no call · 59% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | New York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,226 in the last 30 days | 760 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +6.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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