Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon; Sports Medicine

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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 Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time, pediatric sports medicine surgeon to join our program at a top-ranked children’s hospital.

Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) offers a full spectrum of world-class care for youth, adolescent, and young adult athletes in Kansas City and throughout the Midwest. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of 2 orthopedic surgeons, 3 sports medicine physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, 40 athletic trainers, 15 physical therapists, a sports psychologist, and sports dietitians. In addition, the Orthopedic Surgery department includes 11 additional surgeons and one non-operative musculoskeletal physician with sections of hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and trauma.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the academic training site for numerous pediatric, family practice, and orthopedic residency programs in the Kansas City area.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery and have completed ideally both pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine fellowships or a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with significant sports exposure.

Highlights of this position include:

• ACS Level 1 pediatric trauma center
• Partnership with 28 high schools in the region with opportunities for sideline coverage.
• Collaboration with dedicated sports physical therapists at 3 sites around the city with state-of-the-art rehab facilities including aquatic therapy
• Expanding opportunities for research with dedicated sports medicine research coordinator
• Opportunity for fellow level education in pediatric sports medicine (non-operative) and pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Numerous opportunities to participate in graduate and undergraduate medical education
• Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC)
• Competitive compensation and benefits

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Ryan Koehler, MD, Sports Medicine Division Chief

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64108

Email: rjkoehler

Kathryn Keeler, MD, Chair, Orthopedic Surgery

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64108

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 staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing…