Pediatrician Weight Management
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Center for Childrens Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition at Childrens Mercy Kansas City is recruiting a general pediatrician or internal medicine/pediatrics physician for a position focused on weight management and bariatric medicine. This position is primarily clinical but will include time for teaching service and quality improvement as appropriate.
The specific percentage of time dedicated to research program development advocacy and teaching/supervision will be established based on the particular position and the candidates interests and goals. This position will be employed through Childrens Mercy Kansas City. Non-tenured academic rank through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and/or the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants must have:
- An MD or DO degree or equivalent
- Be board-certified or eligible
- Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated excellence in clinical care and education and demonstrated interest in obesity medicine.
- Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas
The new faculty will join an interdisciplinary team of physicians pediatric nurse practitioners clinical psychologists social workers dietitians nurses and other personnel dedicated to improving the care of children with obesity.
This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please apply online with CV and cover letter or send to
With any questions or for more information please contact:
Brooke Sweeney MD FACP FAAP DABOM
Medical Director Weight Management
Childrens Mercy Kansas City
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 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 are all 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.
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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 recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Customer Service
- eClinicalWorks
- ICU Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical office experience
- Suturing
- Pediatrics Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Administrative Experience
- Epic
About Company
For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help.
