Hematopathology/Clinical Pathology

HEMATOPATHOLOGY/CLINICAL PATHOLOGY POSITION -Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a M.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. or D.O. board-certified or board-eligible hematopathologist to join our Division of Clinical Pathology.

Interested individuals must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology or board-eligible in these areas. Responsibilities of the role include clinical supervision of lab services including flow cytometry, clinical laboratory coagulation, hematology, and transfusion medicine, as well as evaluation of bone marrow aspirate/biopsy/peripheral smears when needed.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the largest standalone, tertiary care, pediatric health care organization in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas.   The hospital is a level 1 trauma center and has very active bone marrow, heart, kidney and liver transplant programs. The DPLM provides numerous collaborative research opportunities with various clinical sections and research laboratories including genetics and world-class genome center which performs cutting edge research and diagnostic tests such as exome and whole genome sequencing.  The hospital has academic affiliations with UMKC (University of Missouri at Kansas City) and KUMC (Kansas University Medical Center) with training and educational programs (Residency and Fellowship) in most pediatric specialties, including American Board of Pathology and American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics accredited Fellowship training programs.

The candidate must be eligible for an active, unrestricted Missouri and Kansas medical licenses.  Academic appointment will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure-track) in the Department of Pathology at The University of Missouri Kansas City. The candidate is expected to contribute to educational and scholarly activities in the Department of Pathology based at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Academic rank and competitive salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive and highly competitive benefit Faculty package is included with the appointment.  The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using link below:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/24010/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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