Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist - Intestinal Transplant Program

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist with expertise in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation to launch and grow a new Intestinal Transplant Program. This role will be integral to program development, multidisciplinary care, and shaping clinical protocols for complex intestinal failure and transplant patients.

Our staff includes 22 pediatric gastroenterologists, 17 APRN providers, and 7 psychologists. The Division also utilizes skilled pediatric nurses in our clinic and for procedure support, and a pediatric-dedicated nutrition support team (including pediatric-certified nurses, a dietitian, and a pharmacist).

We have an active, expanding clinical and research program, an established ACGME-approved fellowship training program, and are adding staff to meet the needs of our patients in general pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and motility. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to teach. Benefits include a competitive salary, an excellent call schedule, and a generous relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic liver disease and intestinal failure.
• Manage conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis, biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease, genetic cholestatic disorders, and complications of liver failure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborative programs within hepatology and gastroenterology.
• Interpret liver-related diagnostics including imaging, laboratory patterns, and liver biopsies.
• Share in equitable call responsibilities within the division.

Procedures

• Perform endoscopic and hepatology related procedures appropriate for scope of practice.
• Participate in pre-transplant and post-transplant care in collaboration with regional transplant partners.

Teaching & Education

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in the ACGME accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
• Provide didactic sessions and engage in bedside and procedural teaching.
• Model exceptional clinical skills and professionalism.

Research & Scholarship

• Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes research within pediatric hepatology.
• Participate in the division’s expanding clinical and research programs supporting hepatology.
• Publish scholarly work and present findings at national/international meetings.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary team including pediatric gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.
• Demonstrate Children’s Mercy’s values of excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for diverse backgrounds—explicit expectations for all physician applicants.

 Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Additional fellowship training in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation and a strong interest in teaching
• Commitment to academic medicine and participation in research

If you would like more information about this position or are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Dr. Ryan Fischer via email at physicianjobs@cmh.edu, or apply online:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/37600/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. 

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