Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a full-time BE/BC Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our Coagulation Program and co-lead our multidisciplinary Pediatric Stroke Program in collaboration with Pediatric Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine.

The Comprehensive Pediatric Stroke Program is one of only a few in the United States. The growing Coagulation Program provides both inpatient and outpatient consultative services for bleeding and thrombotic disorders. Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is a federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center. The Hemophilia Treatment Center partners with the adult Hemophilia Program at Truman Medical Center. The Hematology/Oncology Division has strong, growing programs in Oncology, Sickle Cell, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

The candidate will participate in clinical, research, and educational efforts and should have an interest in mentoring residents and/or H/O fellows. The Division is made up of 29 total physicians who focus in one of 4 areas – Oncology, Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, or Inpatient Hem/Onc Hospitalist care. The Hematology Section is comprised of 4 physicians. Inpatients are overseen by 4 Hem/Onc services – an inpatient resident/fellow H/O service, 1 chemo service, 1 BMT service, and 1 inpatient coagulation consultation service – all staffed by residents and/or advanced practice professionals.

The person who accepts this position will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to advance the field of Coagulation medicine and general hematology through research and collaboration. He/she will be involved in all aspects of the Coagulation Program with a focus on patients with stroke, including clinical, research, and administration, and will possess strong leadership/team skills.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using the link below:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/23856/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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