Pediatric Critical Care Hospitalist Pediatrician
Pediatric Critical Care Hospitalist 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 currently seeking certified/board eligible general pediatricians to join the Division of Critical Care. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is a 43 bed medical/surgical intensive care unit. The hospitalist will join one of 3 intensivist led teams and be responsible for the direct provision of clinical care to include assessment diagnosis as well as implementation and coordination of the care plan.
Night call responsibilities will be supported by 24/7 in house attending intensivist presence. Admitting greater 2500 patients annually the Division cares for high acuity and high complexity patients with a variety of diagnosis that include acute respiratory failure sepsis acute kidney injury trauma neurocritical care diagnoses solid organ transplantation and bone marrow transplantation. In addition to the provision of common critical care therapies the ICU has an active extracorporeal therapy program with access to continuous renal replacement therapy apheresis ventricular assist devices and an ECMO program that commonly exceeds 30 cases annually.
The ideal candidate will have had training or experience in a similar intensive care environment function well in a high volume/high acuity situations and demonstrate an ability for effective collaboration in our multiprofessional team model of care. The hospitalist will also have an opportunity to engage in academic activities such as quality and process improvement initiatives within the ICU educational and professional development opportunities and engagement with the many trainees that comprise our clinical and academic environment.
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 below or send to .
For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself 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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