Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Company: Children's Mercy Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Science
is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic
surgeon to join our faculty. Candidates should have a strong
interest in lower extremity and clubfoot deformity treatment and
possess excellent surgical, clinical, and academic skills.
Candidates should be board eligible or board certified in
Orthopedic Surgery with a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic
Surgery and be eligible for medical licensure in the States of
Missouri and Kansas. The candidate will be expected to take general
orthopedic and trauma call. Highlights of this position
include:
- Diverse patient population undergoing a wide range of
procedures
- Academic institution with a focus on 100% pediatric
population
- ACS Level 1 Trauma Center; ACS Level 1 Children's Surgery
Center
- Opportunity for clinical and basic science research
- Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student education programs
- Team-based care focused on families
- Competitive compensation and excellent benefits
- Friendly and highly collaborative teamThe Department of
Orthopedic Surgery has a robust and growing clinical practice,
which includes the divisions of hand, spine, sports medicine, and
trauma. Members of the Department have integral involvement with
broad multidisciplinary care and manage a wide range of pediatric
and adolescent orthopedic conditions. The pediatric orthopedic
program is currently supported by 13 full-time surgeons who manage
a high-volume surgery service with a large referral base. The
Department of Orthopedic Surgery also includes 4 sports medicine
physicians, 1 non-operative orthopedic physician, and 23 advance
practice providers.The successful applicant must share our
unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality,
antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse
backgrounds.To apply, please submit your application online with CV
and Cover Letter at: Or send your application to: The successful
applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence,
integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of
individuals with diverse backgrounds.About Children's Mercy Kansas
City: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, our faculty
of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are 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 healthcare
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 .For more information about
Children's Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit
.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 a 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 .EEO Employer/Disabled/VET
Keywords: Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City , Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Healthcare , Kansas City, Kansas
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