Pediatric Cardiologist - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, is seeking an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) pediatric cardiologist to provide service to our growing adult congenital patient population and collaborate with our Kansas adult partner institution. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 46 cardiologists (41 in Kansas City, 2 in Springfield, MO, 2 in Wichita, KS and 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 CV surgeons, and over 30 APNs. 

Our Heart Center serves a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations, 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures, 18,000 outpatient visits, and more than 20,000 echocardiograms annually. Our two state-of-the-art catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is regularly used to provide care to our families in the region. Our ACHD program provides support to two adult hospital partners in the Kansas City Metro. Our program is nationally recognized for our innovative transition program and passport. Our Missouri partnership is ACHA accredited, and our Kansas partnership is seeking accreditation this year. Our ACHD staff currently is comprised of 2 physicians, 1 APRN, and 1 program manager.  

Our Kansas City-based super-specialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP, pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia), Cardiac Transplantation/Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo, 3D echo, trans-esophageal echo, CT, MRI and 3D printing). We also provide specialized, team-based care in Fetal Cardiology (with on-site delivery services for high-risk neonates in Kansas City), Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP), Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Genetics, Cardio-oncology, Single Ventricle Survivorship, Pulmonary Hypertension, a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services. In 2022, the Ward Family Heart Center program was ranked # 19 nationally by USNWR.

Board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology is required. A history of a formal ACHD fellowship and board eligibility for ACHD is preferred. Strong communication and collaborative skills are key. There are opportunities for clinical research and teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.

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

Please submit CV and cover letter online or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/32701/physician/job

For more information:

Aliessa Barnes MD
Co-Director, Ward Family Heart Center

Chief, Section of Cardiology

Phone (816) 983-6225

apbarnes@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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