Pediatrician in Neonatology (Well Baby)
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Overview:
The Division of Neonatology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) is seeking a general pediatrician to join its faculty and collaborate with the neonatology team to provide care to newborn infants. This position includes working as a newborn hospitalist, taking care of newborns outside of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) settings.The position currently oversees the clinical services of advance practice nurses for CMKC in well newborn nurseries at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission, KS, Advent Health South Overland Park in Overland Park, KS and Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.
The position also includes clinical service on the well newborn service at University Health Truman Medical Center (UH-TMC). UH-TMC serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri Kansas City and the position involves academic teaching responsibilities for pediatric clerkship students, pediatric and internal medicine/pediatric residents as well as hospital medicine fellows.
Inpatient clinical duties include well newborn care, completion of circumcisions, care of congenital anomalies and medical conditions not requiring intensive care services. The position would share coverage at the community hospitals with other physicians who serve within the Division of Neonatology.The newborn hospitalists work closely with the NICU team to provide a continuum of neonatal care. Delivery attendance is covered by the NICU and not required for this position. Similarly, night-time coverage is provided by the NICU. A typical expectation of clinical service time would include 26 weeks of clinical teaching/academic service yearly, divided amongst the hospitals.
Administrative time is flexible and generally available during community hospital service time.
Weekend responsibilities when not on UH-TMC service would be shared with the APRN group at the other community hospitals. Successful candidates will possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, be board-eligible/board-certified in general pediatrics, and qualify for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.Strong interest in education of trainees is necessary. Additional interest in population health, breastfeeding and care of at-risk families is preferred.
In addition to clinical excellence, preferred candidates should have an interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits, including education and quality improvement initiatives. The Neonatology Division consists of 38 neonatologists, plus 6 general pediatricians, with a wide spectrum of interests, providing opportunity for candidates to find collaboration and support for an individualized professional career pathway.
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please submit CV and Cover Letter using link above, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.
For additional information on the Division of Neonatology at Children’s Mercy, visit https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/neonatology/
At Children’s 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, it’s 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 Children’s 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.
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A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
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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 it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
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