Pediatric Hospitalist

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Mercy is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) board-certified/board-eligible pediatric hospitalist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a passion for academic medicine. This role involves active participation in clinical duties, educational programs, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Essential skills for this position include professionalism, proficiency in team-based care, expertise in managing children with medical complexity, and effective communication. The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is a large, supportive group of over 45 physicians and 6 fellows, with many members holding leadership positions across the institution in areas such as medical education, administration, quality and safety, and informatics. The division is committed to supporting individual professional growth and team member well-being. Clinical practice will primarily take place at our tertiary care facility, with opportunities also available at our community site. Children's Mercy Hospital is a leading urban freestanding children's hospital offering comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical services. Faculty provide direct care on a 24/7 hospitalist team for medically complex and general pediatric patients, often with fellows, residents, and students. Attending supervision of teaching teams is also a key responsibility, exclusively for PHM board-certified/board-eligible hospitalists. Children's Mercy Kansas is a distinct freestanding community children's hospital offering a complementary clinical experience with a lower acuity patient population. This site provides direct interaction with pediatric professionals in a busy emergency department and referral area. Salary and academic rank will be determined based on the candidate's experience. The successful applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for diversity. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the community we serve and upholds our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. Transparency is important to us; therefore, we inform all potential candidates that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and chickenpox (varicella) if found non-immune, and have evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records will be required as proof. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources. Children's Mercy hires based on job skills, expertise, and the ability to maintain professional relationships. The selection process includes a personal interview, education, training, work experience, references, and a criminal background investigation. The hospital prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or veteran status. A drug screen is required upon hire. Children's Mercy is a smoke and tobacco-free environment. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient and family population, recognizing that diversity strengthens our hospital and enhances patient care.

Requirements

Full-time PHM board certified/board eligible pediatric hospitalist.
Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Strong clinical skills.
Interest in academic medicine.
Mastery of skills such as professionalism, team-based care, care of children with medical complexity, and effective communication are mandatory.
Must share unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.
Personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education, Medical Administration, Quality and Safety, Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Medical Informatics.

Responsibilities

Participate in clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Provide 24/7 direct care on a hospitalist team comprised of medically complex and diverse general pediatric patients.
Supervise teaching teams of fellows, residents, and students.
Engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region to improve the lives of children.