Pediatric Colorectal Surgeon

Colorectal Surgeon – Department of Surgery

Children’s Mercy, Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a full time academic pediatric colorectal surgeon to join the Comprehensive Colorectal Center within the Department of Surgery. The applicant must possess a strong academic background and have the ability and vision to lead a prominent multi-faceted clinical, research and educational program. The successful candidate should be board certified in Pediatric Surgery with advanced training in pediatric colorectal care and possess excellent surgical, clinical, and academic skills. The applicant should be eligible for medical licensure in the States of Missouri and Kansas. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, caring, and cutting edge pediatric colorectal center. Highlights of this position include:

• Academic Institution with 100% focus on a pediatric population
• A long running and successful pediatric surgical program with nationally recognized specialists
• Team based care focused on families with extensive multidisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities in research and quality improvement initiatives, including participation in the Pediatric Colorectal P Learning Consortium (PCPLC)
• Competitive compensation and fringe benefits and relocation benefits

The Department of Surgery at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Established in 2018, the Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy is a leading Midwest regional referral center for complex colorectal care and manages care for more than 300 patients annually. Patients with anorectal malformations, imperforate anus, Hirschsprung Disease, Cloacal malformations and severe colonic dysmotility can seek coordinated care for complex colorectal and pelvic reconstruction across surgical specialties including pediatric surgery, urology, and gynecology. The Department maintains a close relationship with academic appointments in the Department of Surgery at University of Missouri, Kansas City and at The University of Kansas, and provides the teaching and instruction for surgery residents and fellow. The Comprehensive Colorectal Program is rapidly growing with one full-time surgeon and 3 full time dedicated advance practice nurses. The colorectal program is part of the Section of Pediatric General Surgery with 8 full-time surgeons and 8 advanced practice nurses, and 5 fellows. 

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

Please apply online at:  https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/16687/physician/job

Or send CV to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

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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