Pediatrician in Neonatology Well Baby
Pediatrician in Neonatology Well Baby
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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
The Division of Neonatology at Childrens Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) is seeking a general pediatrician to join its faculty and collaborate with the neonatology team to provide care to newborn infants. This position includes working as a newborn hospitalist taking care of newborns outside of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) settings. The position currently oversees the clinical services of advance practice nurses for CMKC in well newborn nurseries at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission KS Advent Health South Overland Park in Overland Park KS and Liberty Hospital in Liberty MO. The position also includes clinical service on the well newborn service at University Health Truman Medical Center (UHTMC). UHTMC serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri Kansas City and the position involves academic teaching responsibilities for pediatric clerkship students pediatric and internal medicine/pediatric residents as well as hospital medicine fellows.
Inpatient clinical duties include well newborn care completion of circumcisions care of congenital anomalies and medical conditions not requiring intensive care services. The position would share coverage at the community hospitals with other physicians who serve within the Division of Neonatology. The newborn hospitalists work closely with the NICU team to provide a continuum of neonatal care. Delivery attendance is covered by the NICU and not required for this position. Similarly nighttime coverage is provided by the NICU. A typical expectation of clinical service time would include 26 weeks of clinical teaching/academic service yearly divided amongst the hospitals. Administrative time is flexible and generally available during community hospital service time.
Weekend responsibilities when not on UHTMC service would be shared with the APRN group at the other community hospitals. Successful candidates will possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills be boardeligible/boardcertified in general pediatrics and qualify for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Strong interest in education of trainees is necessary. Additional interest in population health breastfeeding and care of atrisk families is preferred.
In addition to clinical excellence preferred candidates should have an interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits including education and quality improvement initiatives. The Neonatology Division consists of 38 neonatologists plus 6 general pediatricians with a wide spectrum of interests providing opportunity for candidates to find collaboration and support for an individualized professional career pathway.
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
To apply please submit CV and Cover Letter using link above or send to
For additional information on the Division of Neonatology at Childrens Mercy visit 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.
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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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