Pediatric, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

The Division of Neurosurgery at Childrens 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:

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• BrainLab & Stealth guidance systems
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• Zeiss microscope & OrbEye exoscope
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• Minop Endoscopes
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• ROSA robotic surgical assistant
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• O-arm intraoperative imaging
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• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
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• On-site endovascular neurosurgery and off-site Gamma Knife radiosurgery
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Diverse and high-acuity case mix, covering the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgery, with an annual surgical volume exceeding 800 cases, including:

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

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• 1:5 call schedule with primary call fully covered by neurosurgery residents
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Academic & Leadership Opportunities:

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• Candidates should demonstrate a track record of clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership.
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• Interest in programmatic development with internal leadership opportunities expected.
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• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program is preferred.
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• Dedicated, protected research time may be available through the Childrens Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) for candidates with an established research portfolio.
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• 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.
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• Childrens Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.
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Candidate Requirements:

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• Fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon
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• Minimum of several years of post-fellowship experience (Graduating fellows will not be considered at this time)
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• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and leadership
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• Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program
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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 with CV and Cover Letter using the link below, or send to [email protected]

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/26919/physician/job

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