Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

The Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a physician who is board-certified/eligible in pediatrics and sleep medicine to join the current faculty of 14. 

The division is comprised of General Pulmonary Medicine, the Children’s Sleep Center and an active Cystic Fibrosis Care Center.  The Sleep Center currently includes five BC/BE sleep physicians, one nurse practitioner, a sleep psychologist, and two CPAP coordinators. We are seeking a sixth physician.  Our Sleep Laboratory is AASM accredited and includes 14 beds dedicated for pediatric patients with an additional portable unit, operates seven nights per week, and performs around 2000 polysomnograms per year.  We host several multidisciplinary sleep clinics, a dedicated PAP adherence clinic, and a Narcolepsy program. We have an active research program and are involved in local, national and international academic efforts. In addition to nesting an independent ACGME accredited Pediatric Sleep Fellowship Program within Children’s Mercy Kansas City, we closely collaborate with two sleep training programs in the city (The University of Missouri at Kansas City and the University of Kansas). 

Candidates should be board-certified/eligible in pediatrics and sleep medicine, have established clinical skills, an interest in scholarly activity and a willingness to participate in education activities. We accept J-1/H-1 visa candidates.  Academic appointment is with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

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 the link below:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/22504/physician/job?mode=view

For more information, contact:

Baha Al-Shawwa, MD
Director, Children’s Mercy Sleep Center

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

(816) 302-3379

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

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