Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
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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 Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time pediatric sports medicine physician to join our program at a top-ranked childrens hospital. We are a large team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing excellent comprehensive care in a supportive environment. Our multi-disciplinary sports medicine team consists of 3 sports physicians 2 orthopedic surgeons 1 nurse practitioner 40 athletic trainers 15 physical therapists a sports psychologist and sports dietitians. In addition the Orthopedic Surgery department includes 11 additional surgeons and one non-operative musculoskeletal physician with sections of hand surgery spine surgery sports medicine and trauma. Childrens Mercy Kansas City is the academic training site for numerous pediatric family practice and orthopedic residency programs in the Kansas City area.
The ideal candidate should be board certified in pediatrics and has obtained or is eligible for a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. Highlights of this position include:
- A diverse and rapidly expanding patient population focused on the student-age athlete
- Opportunities for developing programming around the female athlete
- Opportunities for expanding procedural ultrasound in clinic along with ultrasound education
- Opportunities for research with dedicated sports medicine research coordinator
- We provide training for 1 primary care/pediatric sports medicine fellow per year as well as sports medicine rotations for pediatric/family practice residents and medical students from multiple different medical schools
- Partnership with numerous school partnerships in the region
- State-of-the-art facilities including dedicated sports physical therapy and aquatic therapyAcademic appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC)
If you are looking for an extremely competitive salary with excellent benefits a great place to live and pursue a career and hospitable partners contact us!
Please apply online with CV and cover letter or send to
Kathryn Keeler MD Chair Orthopedic Surgery
Childrens Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City MO 64108
Ryan Koehler MD Sports Medicine Division Chief
Childrens Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City MO 64108
For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself visit successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
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 non-immune 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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