Pediatric Neurologist - Movement Disorders
Pediatric Neurologist - Movement Disorders
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Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Childrens Mercy Kansas City is seeking a boardeligible/certified child movement disorders neurologist to join a growing group of 21 faculty in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Neurology. The movement disorders program currently consists of two child neurologists and a movement disorders APRN.
Our division is committed to clinical excellence education and research and is continuing to grow. Childrens Mercy has very competitive salaries and benefits in addition to excellent support among physicians and staff with high job satisfaction. Faculty members are affiliated with and have academic rank at the University of MissouriKansas City. Here are some current highlights from our division:
- Robust Deep Brain Stimulator Program with an average of 34 implants per year approximately 30 patients actively being programmed
- Comprehensive Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic that includes Child Neurology Pediatric Rehabilitation Pediatric Orthopedics and Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Large Baclofen pump program managed by Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Established dorsal root rhizotomy program
- Established Botulinum toxin injection program managed by Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Largest Tourette Center of Excellence in the United States that includes Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Neuropsychology Occupational Therapy and a fulltime Family Therapist
- Active research in Cerebral Palsy Dystonia Genomics Clinical Pharmacology and Neuroimaging
- Numerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs including: neonatal neurology pediatric stroke neuroimmunology mitochondrial disorders Angelman Syndrome Dravet Syndrome TS/NF and epilepsy
- Research collaborations with our Genomic Medicine Center and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation
- Robust pediatric resident and fellowship programs including a child neurology residency clinical neurophysiology fellowship and headache fellowship
The successful candidate should have a special interest in child neurology with expertise/interest in movement disorders. And the successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Please apply with CV and cover letter using link above or send to
Attention:
Ahmed T. Abdelmoity MD FAAP FAES
Division Director
For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.
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