Pediatric Neurosurgeon
About The Position
The Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s 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. S tate-of-the-art operating rooms , equipped with: BrainLab & Stealth guidance systems Zeiss microscope & OrbEye exoscope Minop Endoscopes ROSA robotic surgical assistant O-arm intraoperative imaging Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) On-site endovascular neurosurgery and off-site Gamma Knife radiosurgery Diverse and high-acuity case mix, covering the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgery , with an annual surgical volume exceeding 800 cases , including: Instrumented spine surgery Functional neurosurgery (DBS & epilepsy surgery) Spasticity management Revascularization for moyamoya disease Craniofacial and complex skull base surgery Fetal closure of myelomeningocele Call & Clinical Support: 1:5 call schedule with primary call fully covered by neurosurgery residents Academic & Leadership Opportunities: Candidates should demonstrate a track record of clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership. Interest in programmatic development with internal leadership opportunities expected. Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program is preferred. Dedicated, protected research time may be available through the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) for candidates with an established research portfolio. 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. Children’s Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.
Requirements
- Fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon
- Minimum of several years of post-fellowship experience (Graduating fellows will not be considered at this time)
- Commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and leadership
Nice To Haves
- Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
