Child Abuse Pediatrician
Child Abuse Pediatrician
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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 fellowshiptrained and/or board certified Child Abuse Pediatrician to join its Division of Child Adversity and Resilience in Kansas City Missouri. The Division houses the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) team the Foundations Foster Care Clinic and regional and communitybased prevention and therapy programs. The SCAN team evaluates over 2000 children annually for possible maltreatment and serves as the medical component for 8 Childrens Advocacy Centers in the bistate region.
The successful applicant will join 6 Child Abuse Pediatricians 2 General Pediatricians 1 Nurse Practitioner 3 dedicated Social Workers and dedicated Nursing Administrative and Child Life staff in providing clinical services. A Pediatric Sexual Nurse Examiner team provides 24/7 coverage for acute sexual and is under medical direction of the Division. The Division includes a robust and successful research program multiple externally funded prevention programs and significant collaborative advocacy efforts across the region.
Faculty are expected to develop areas of expertise based on interest and skill set then work with the Division leadership to grow those skills and impact. Opportunities for personal growth exist in all areas of work within the Division. Faculty have ample opportunities for providing hospitalbased and community education including the Child Abuse Pediatrics and combined Child Abuse PediatricsPediatrics Emergency Medicine fellowships at Childrens Mercy which currently includes 4 fellows.
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to
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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