Neonatologist – Clinical Research

The Neonatology Division at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist to provide clinical care in community Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units and our regional referral Level IV NICU.  In addition to clinical excellence, preferred candidates should have an interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits, with a special focus on clinical research.  Our preferred candidate would have experience in leading clinical research studies, as well as some success in extramural funding. The Neonatology Division consists of 36 neonatologists with a wide spectrum of interests, providing opportunity for candidates to find collaboration and support for an individualized professional career pathway.

New faculty will have opportunity to work in a range of clinical settings, including responsibility for delivery attendance for high-risk newborns, managing preterm and transitional issues, as well as attending in the Level IV NICU, with responsibility for infants with birth anomalies and other complex clinical conditions. The Home Ventilator Program and the Infant Lung Center provide a candidate with interest in infant chronic lung disease rich opportunity for participation in clinical follow up and research of such infants. Our faculty members are committed to evidence-based medical practice, promoting use of organized change models to make group practice improvements.  Division members are actively involved in the Vermont Oxford Collaborative and the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Consortium to assess outcomes and collaborate for improvement.

New faculty members are eligible for academic appointment at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine as Assistant or Associate Professor of Pediatrics.  Time and mentoring support will be provided to assist candidates with career development and promotion success. Children’s Mercy Hospital has a robust Faculty Development Program, with resources and training opportunities in leadership, teaching, mentorship and professional writing. 

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

Steve Olsen, MD, Division Director

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/23317/physician/job

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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