Pediatric Neurosurgeon

The Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon to join our highly collaborative and well-established team.

Position Highlights:

Join a growing team of four pediatric neurosurgeons supported by a robust team of advanced practice providers. State-of-the-art operating rooms, equipped with:

• BrainLab & Stealth guidance systems
• Zeiss microscope & OrbEye exoscope
• Minop Endoscopes
• ROSA robotic surgical assistant
• O-arm intraoperative imaging
• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
• On-site endovascular neurosurgery and off-site Gamma Knife radiosurgery

Diverse and high-acuity case mix, covering the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgery, with an annual surgical volume exceeding 800 cases, including:

• Instrumented spine surgery
• Functional neurosurgery (DBS & epilepsy surgery)
• Spasticity management
• Revascularization for moyamoya disease
• Craniofacial and complex skull base surgery
• Fetal closure of myelomeningocele

Call & Clinical Support:

• 1:5 call schedule with primary call fully covered by neurosurgery residents

Academic & Leadership Opportunities:

• Candidates should demonstrate a track record of clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership.
• Interest in programmatic development with internal leadership opportunities expected.
• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program is preferred.
• Dedicated, protected research time may be available through the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) for candidates with an established research portfolio.
• Faculty appointments through the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine and University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) available, with opportunities for mentorship and teaching.
• Children’s Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon
• Minimum of several years of post-fellowship experience (Graduating fellows will not be considered at this time)
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and leadership
• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program

If you are an experienced pediatric neurosurgeon looking for a dynamic academic environment with the opportunity to grow, lead, and innovate, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about the Division, please visit Neurosurgery | Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/26919/physician/job

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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