Pediatric Neurosurgeon

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon to join our highly collaborative and well-established team.

Position Highlights:

Join a growing team of four pediatric neurosurgeons supported by a robust team of advanced practice providers. State-of-the-art operating rooms, equipped with:

• Brain Lab & Stealth guidance systems
• Zeiss microscope & Orb Eye exoscope
• Minop Endoscopes
• ROSA robotic surgical assistant
• O-arm intraoperative imaging
• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
• On-site endovascular neurosurgery and off-site Gamma Knife radiosurgery

Diverse and high-acuity case mix, covering the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgery
, with an annual surgical volume exceeding 800 cases
, including:

• Instrumented spine surgery
• Functional neurosurgery (DBS & epilepsy surgery)
• Spasticity management
• Revascularization for moyamoya disease
• Craniofacial and complex skull base surgery
• Fetal closure of myelomeningocele

Call & Clinical Support:

• 1:5 call schedule with primary call fully covered by neurosurgery residents

Academic & Leadership Opportunities:

• Candidates should demonstrate a track record of clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership.
• Interest in programmatic development with internal leadership opportunities expected.
• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program is preferred.
• Dedicated, protected research time may be available through the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) for candidates with an established research portfolio.
• Faculty appointments through the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine and University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) available, with opportunities for mentorship and teaching.
• Children’s Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon
• Minimum of several years of post-fellowship experience (Graduating fellows will not be considered at this time)
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and leadership
• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program

If you are an experienced pediatric neurosurgeon looking for a dynamic academic environment with the opportunity to grow, lead, and innovate, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about the Division, please visit Neurosurgery | Children's Mercy Kansas City

Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter, or send to physician jobs

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/Take Your Place .

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy…