Pediatric Rheumatologist – Pain Medicine

The Division of Rheumatology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City/ the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist as we expand the academic and clinical profile of our program. Clinical responsibilities will include a focus on outpatient Amplified Pain Syndrome services. The Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Program provides multidisciplinary commitment from psychology, physical and occupational therapy, and social work. This intensive pain rehabilitation program is internationally recognized and provides care to children from across the country.  We seek candidates who want to spend more time with patients, communicate well, and embrace patient and family centered care philosophy. Our rheumatologists specializing in amplified pain syndromes will provide training to the candidate.

Ideal candidates will share our vision of enhancing quality clinical care and service delivery while working in a collaborative and stimulating scholarly environment with a commitment to academic endeavors including, but not limited to, trainee education, quality improvement, and/or clinical and translational research.  Candidates must be fellowship-trained, board-eligible, or board-certified in Pediatric Rheumatology

Children’s Mercy has more than 800 pediatric subspecialists and researchers who are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatric subspecialists.  Our institution has proven its support for research through developing state-of-the-art programs in genetics, genomics, personalized pharmacology and health outcomes research.  Our vision is to provide exceptional clinical care and education, while expanding subspecialty practice and research.

The administration and leadership are truly supportive of the faculty and staff in rheumatology. Our rheumatologists carry dual academic appointments at the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine.  Our current rheumatology and pain management staff includes eight board-certified pediatric rheumatologists, three pain psychologists, six skilled pediatric nurses, a research coordinator, social worker, and pharmacist.  We continue to expand our institutional research capacity with the establishment of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute, and collaborative capabilities with colleagues at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and the University of Kansas.

We are committed to providing a cooperative, collegial working environment to allow faculty to grow and be productive. Our growth affords us the opportunity to recruit and support a wide spectrum of child rheumatologists – ranging from clinicians to researchers. 

Additional information regarding the RAPS Program can be found at:

https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/rehabilitation-for-amplified-pain-syndromes/

Access a typical patient story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjWim4rfYME&feature=youtu.be

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using link below, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/30939/physician/job

Ashley Cooper, MD, Director, Division of Rheumatology

Phone:  816-302-3686

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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