Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics; Pediatric Critical Care

Clinical Assistant Professor – Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care)

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Department: SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS) – Pediatrics Critical Care

Job Summary: The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care will serve as a Pediatric Intensivist with clinical responsibility for inpatient service in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The PICU operates a 24/7 coverage model and provides comprehensive, evidence‑based critical care to pediatric patients across KUMC campuses. The role includes evaluation and management of critically ill children, co‑management of complex pediatric patients with surgical and specialty teams, and active participation in multidisciplinary care to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Additionally, the Clinical Assistant Professor will play a key role in the education and supervision of residents and medical students embedded in the PICU, contributing to their clinical training and professional development. The faculty member is expected to participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.

Job Duties:

• Provide expert, patient‑centered care for patients in the PICU.
• Participate in in‑house night rotations with equitable coverage among 4 pediatric intensivists.
• Provide moderate and deep sedation services.
• Coordinate pediatric critical care medicine with surgical teams and other units.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient care and related areas, both formally and informally.
• Participate in departmental, division, and institutional meetings, seminars, and committees.
• Maintain required certifications, including PALS, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the department’s mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited school.
• Certification: Board eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics. Current certification or actively participating in the examination process for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Candidates may obtain this certification after hire.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Additional documentation may be required, including the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and a signed release of records for background checks.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off begins upon hire, with 10 paid holidays, one discretionary paid day after six months, and additional leave for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months.

A retirement program with generous employer contribution and additional portable retirement options (457 or 403b) is available.

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Employment type: Regular, Full time.