Child Abuse/Advocacy Pediatrician (MD or DO)

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Dr. Thackeray Schedule: Full time Hours: 40 Job Details: About Dayton Children’s Dayton Children’s is a 231-bed, Magnet®-certified, Level I Trauma Center and a free-standing tertiary care children’s hospital serving a 20-county region in southwest Ohio and eastern Indiana. Our medical staff includes more than 250 pediatric specialists across 43 divisions. At Dayton Children’s, every team member is united by one mission: The relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach. We serve a diverse pediatric population of over 500,000 that represents a wide range of cultures, communities, and lived experiences, and we are committed to providing above and beyond care to all who walk through our doors. Department Specific Job Details: Job Overview We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Child Advocacy Program, a multidisciplinary team of child abuse pediatricians, nurse practitioners, social workers, forensic interviewers, and dedicated support staff. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that places children and families at the center of every decision. Position Highlights

  • Provide expert clinical evaluation and consultation for children with all forms of suspected child maltreatment
  • Participate in inpatient and outpatient services, including acute evaluations and follow-up care
  • Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through formal didactics and hands-on teaching in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners through case review and community outreach
  • Opportunities for research, quality improvement, and program development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package with support for professional development. Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and educate medical students, residents, fellows, hospital staff, and community professionals. At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical evaluation and consultation for children with suspected maltreatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Educate medical students and residents while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for case reviews and community outreach.

Requirements

Candidates must be a board-certified or board-eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician (MD or DO). The role requires the ability to teach medical professionals and participate in program development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Child Maltreatment ConsultationMedical Education

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
58%
Relocation assistance
37%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Dayton Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Dayton, OH
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Support for professional development
Faculty appointment at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Magnet-certified hospital
Level I Trauma Center