Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist

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.

The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join our growing department. Our staff includes 22 pediatricgastroenterologists 17 APRN providers and 7 psychologists. The Division also utilizes skilled pediatric nurses in our clinic and for procedure support and a pediatric-dedicated nutrition support team (including pediatric-certified nurses a dietitian and a pharmacist).

We have an active expanding clinical and research program an established ACGME-approved fellowship training program and are adding staff to meet the needs of our patients in general pediatric gastroenterology hepatology and motility. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to teach. Benefits include a competitive salary an excellent call schedule and a generous relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide specialized care for infants children and adolescents with acute and chronic liver diseases.
• Manage conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis biliary atresia metabolic liver disease genetic cholestatic disorders and complications of liver failure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborative programs within hepatology and gastroenterology.
• Interpret liver-related diagnostics including imaging laboratory patterns and liver biopsies.
• Share in equitable call responsibilities within the division.

Procedures

• Perform endoscopic and hepatology related procedures appropriate for scope of practice.
• Participate in pre-transplant and post-transplant care in collaboration with regional transplant partners.

Teaching & Education

• Teach and mentor medical students residents and fellows in the ACGME accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
• Provide didactic sessions and engage in bedside and procedural teaching.
• Model exceptional clinical skills and professionalism.

Research & Scholarship

• Engage in clinical translational or outcomes research within pediatric hepatology.
• Participate in the divisions expanding clinical and research programs supporting hepatology.
• Publish scholarly work and present findings at national/international meetings.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary team including pediatric gastroenterologists advanced practice providers psychologists nurses dietitians and pharmacists.
• Demonstrate Childrens Mercys values of excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for diverse backgroundsexplicit expectations for all physician applicants.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Additional fellowship training inPediatric Transplant Hepatology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong interest in teaching
• Commitment to academic medicine and participation in research

If you would like more information about this position or are interested in pursuing this opportunity please contact Dr. Ryan Fischer via email at .

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.

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.