Description
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a full time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 43 cardiologists (38 in Kansas City, 2 in Springfield, MO, 2 in Wichita, KS, 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 CV surgeons, and over 40 APNs.
Heart Center Highlights:
The Children’s Mercy Heart Center serves a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations, 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures, 18,000 outpatient visits, and more than 20,000 echocardiograms annually. Our two state-of the art catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is available and facilitates our outreach clinics. We have video-conferencing capabilities that are routinely used by providers from distant locations to dial into our conferences for patient care and education.
Our Kansas City-based super-specialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP, pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia), Cardiac Transplantation/Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo, 3D echo, trans-esophageal echo, CT, MRI and 3D printing). We also provide specialized, team-based care in Fetal Cardiology (with on-site delivery services for high-risk neonates in Kansas City), Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP), Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Genetics, Cardio-oncology, Single Ventricle Survivorship, Pulmonary Hypertension, a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental services.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will center on inpatient clinical care within the dedicated Acute Care Cardiac team, participating in multidisciplinary rounds. This dedicated team cares for infants and children with congenital, acquired, or complex cardiovascular conditions requiring intermediate level care. You will get the opportunity to work with sub-specialty teams, cardiology dedicated APRNs, medical students, cardiology nursing, nutrition, PT/OT, pharmacy, social work , care management, and more. The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds. Day with an emphasis on evening coverage should be anticipated.
Minimum Qualifications:
MD or DO, Trainees in their final year of residency are welcome to apply
Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics
Experience and interest in pediatric Cardiology
Children’s Mercy is affiliated with University of Missouri, Kansas City. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Preferred:
Residency trained pediatrician with interest in cardiology to provide care for infants and children with congenital, acquired, or complex cardiovascular conditions
Application Details:
Competitive salary offered, based on experience and rank. Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, CV and three letters of reference. Informal inquiries are welcome.
Inquiries & Applications:
Dr. Aliessa Barnes
Co-Director, Ward Family Heart Center
Chief, Section of Cardiology
Phone (816) 983-6225
Please submit CV and cover letter online, or send to [email protected]
For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.
