Hospitalist- Cardiac Care | General Pediatricians with Interest in Cardiology

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a full time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 43 cardiologists (38 in Kansas City, 2 in Springfield, MO, 2 in Wichita, KS, 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 CV surgeons, and over 40 APNs.

Heart Center Highlights:

The Children’s Mercy 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 available and facilitates our outreach clinics. We have video-conferencing capabilities that are routinely used by providers from distant locations to dial into our conferences for patient care and education.

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.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will center on inpatient clinical care within the dedicated Acute Care Cardiac team, participating in multidisciplinary rounds.  This dedicated team cares for infants and children with congenital, acquired, or complex cardiovascular conditions requiring intermediate level care.  You will get the opportunity to work with sub-specialty teams, cardiology dedicated APRNs, medical students, cardiology nursing, nutrition, PT/OT, pharmacy, social work , care management, and more.   The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.  Day with an emphasis on evening coverage should be anticipated. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO, Trainees in their final year of residency are welcome to apply
• Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics
• Experience and interest in pediatric Cardiology

Children’s Mercy is affiliated with University of Missouri, Kansas City.  Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred:

Residency trained pediatrician with interest in cardiology to provide care for infants and children with congenital, acquired, or complex cardiovascular conditions

Application Details:

Competitive salary offered, based on experience and rank.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, CV and three letters of reference.  Informal inquiries are welcome. 

Inquiries & Applications:

Dr. Aliessa Barnes

Co-Director, Ward Family Heart Center

Chief, Section of Cardiology

Phone (816) 983-6225

physicianjobs@cmh.edu

Please submit CV and cover letter using link below, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/34161/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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