Pediatric Endocrinologist

Pediatric Endocrinologist

The Children’s Mercy Kansas City Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes is seeking a fellowship-trained, BC/BE pediatrician endocrinologist to join the faculty. The duties of this part-time position are primarily clinical; the ideal candidate will have an interest in both endocrinology and diabetes.

The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes includes 30 pediatric endocrinologists, up to 7 fellows, 5 nurse practitioners, social workers, staff nurses, certified diabetes educators, care assistants, and clinical research coordinators. This team provides outpatient care at 4 clinic locations in Kansas City, MO, and at two campuses in Wichita, KS, and Topeka, KS. In addition, we provide pediatric endocrine care at several regional clinics in Kansas and Missouri. Multidisciplinary specialty clinics provide care to children of all ages affected by endocrine disorders associated with childhood cancer, 22Q11.2 Deletion, thyroid nodules, Turner Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, gender dysphoria, metabolic syndrome/risk for type 2 diabetes, and disorders of sex differentiation.  The diabetes center provides pediatric care to over 2500 individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes; our division has an ADA-recognized diabetes educational program.

Inpatient consultations are provided at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and at KU University Hospital in Kansas City, as well as at community hospitals in Wichita and Topeka.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using link below:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/23449/physician/job

Francesco De Luca, MD, Division Director, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children’s Mercy Kansas City

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. 

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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