Pediatric Cardiologist - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Pediatric Cardiologist - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
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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
The Ward Family Heart Center at Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas City is seeking an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) pediatric cardiologist to provide service to our growing adult congenital patient population and collaborate with our Kansas adult partner institution. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 46 cardiologists (41 in Kansas City 2 in Springfield MO 2 in Wichita KS and 1 in Topeka KS) 4 CV surgeons and over 30 APNs.
Our Heart Center serves a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures 18000 outpatient visits and more than 20000 echocardiograms annually. Our two stateoftheart catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is regularly used to provide care to our families in the region. Our ACHD program provides support to two adult hospital partners in the Kansas City Metro. Our program is nationally recognized for our innovative transition program and passport. Our Missouri partnership is ACHA accredited and our Kansas partnership is seeking accreditation this year. Our ACHD staff currently is comprised of 2 physicians 1 APRN and 1 program manager.
Our Kansas Citybased superspecialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia) Cardiac Transplantation/Heart Failure Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo 3D echo transesophageal echo CT MRI and 3D printing). We also provide specialized teambased care in Fetal Cardiology (with onsite delivery services for highrisk neonates in Kansas City) Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP) Preventive Cardiology Cardiac Genetics Cardiooncology Single Ventricle Survivorship Pulmonary Hypertension a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services. In 2022 the Ward Family Heart Center program was ranked # 19 nationally by USNWR.
Board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology is required. A history of a formal ACHD fellowship and board eligibility for ACHD is preferred. Strong communication and collaborative skills are key. There are opportunities for clinical research and teaching medical students residents and fellows. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.
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 more information:
Aliessa Barnes MD
CoDirector Ward Family Heart Center
Chief Section of Cardiology
Phone (816)
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.
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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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