Pediatrics, Child Neurology

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a board-eligible/certified child neurologist to join a growing group of 21 faculty in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, with 4.5 epileptologists and 14 Nurse Practitioners.

Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education and research and is continuing to grow. Children’s Mercy offers competitive salaries and benefits. Faculty members are affiliated with and have academic rank at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Here are some current highlights from our division:

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• Level IV comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center with a 12-bed EMU
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• A large ketogenic diet program with an affiliated chef
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• Active Epilepsy Surgery Program
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• Active Intra-Operative-Monitoring (IOM) program
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• Comprehensive Headache program, including a headache relief clinic where treatment is tailored to each patient using novel approaches such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and in-clinic DHE infusions
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• Pediatric Tourette Center of Excellence, designated by the Tourette Association of America
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• Successful pediatric DBS program within a growing movement disorder program
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• Numerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, including neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, neuro-immunology, TS/NF, Dravet syndrome, Angelman syndrome, mitochondrial disorders, and spasticity
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• Research collaborations with our Genomic Medicine Center and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Innovation
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• Robust pediatric resident and fellowship programs, including a child neurology residency, clinical neurophysiology, headache, and neuropsychology fellowships
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The successful candidate will be a board-eligible or board-certified child neurologist dedicated to delivering exceptional care to children with a broad range of neurological conditions. They will demonstrate strong clinical skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a large, multidisciplinary team. The ideal applicant will contribute to the division’s clinical, educational, and research missions while supporting ongoing growth across multiple neurology subspecialty programs. They will also embrace our core values of excellence, integrity, collegiality, inclusion, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter using link below, or send to [email protected]

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/37672/physician/job