<p>A children's hospital in Savannah, Georgia is recruiting a fellowship-trained Child Abuse Pediatrician to join its hospital-employed pediatric team and help build a growing Child Advocacy program. This is a mission-driven clinical role with a full subspecialty support network, meaningful multidisciplinary collaboration, and a genuine opportunity to shape child protection services across coastal Georgia. Savannah's combination of historic charm, coastal access, and affordable living makes this one of the more compelling lifestyle destinations in the Southeast for a physician at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with hospital employment model</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Generous paid time off and comprehensive physician benefits package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-employed position embedded within a dedicated Children's Hospital focused on pediatric child abuse and advocacy</li> <li>Clinical scope encompasses evaluation and management of suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and complex maltreatment cases</li> <li>Forensic evaluation responsibilities including documentation, expert testimony preparation, and participation in multidisciplinary case reviews</li> <li>Integrated collaboration with Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Trauma, NICU, PICU, Social Services, Behavioral Health, Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, and community agencies</li> <li>Active role in child advocacy initiatives at the program and community level</li> <li>Teaching responsibilities with medical students and residents; opportunity to help develop and expand the Child Advocacy program</li> <li>Access to a comprehensive pediatric subspecialty network supporting complex case consultation</li> <li>Collaborative, mission-driven environment with dedicated clinical support staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics (ABP)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics required</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and multidisciplinary collaboration</li> <li>Strong communication, clinical documentation, and leadership skills appropriate for forensic and legal contexts</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Savannah is one of the Southeast's most celebrated historic cities — a walkable, architecturally stunning coastal destination with a mild year-round climate, award-winning dining, a vibrant arts and music scene, and rich Southern history woven into its famous squares and riverfront. Tybee Island's beaches, boating, and fishing are minutes away, and the region offers abundant cycling, golf, and waterfront recreation for outdoor-oriented physicians and families. Savannah is served by an international airport with convenient connections throughout the U.S., and the area's excellent public and private schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and affordable cost of living make it an exceptional place to put down roots.</p>