Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Springfield

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Mercy (CM) Kansas City, in partnership with Mercy Health Springfield, is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist to serve their pediatric population at their multispecialty practice in Springfield, Missouri. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population drawing from the third largest city in Missouri. The position provides full access to Children’s Mercy colleagues in Kansas City for professional discussions, consultation, and collaboration. The health system is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. It is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties and has received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, their faculty of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. Mercy Hospital Springfield is committed to carrying out Christ's healing ministry and continuing a tradition of healing that's more than 130 years old. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, their 886-bed Springfield hospital serves people across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Springfield, Missouri, offers a growing job market, great schools, world-class healthcare, and entertainment and cultural options with less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. Physicians provide quality patient care, effective educational resources, and participate in scholarly and administrative activities while abiding by the ethical principles of the medical profession. Children’s Mercy is committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within their walls and strives to create a workplace that reflects the community they serve, as well as their core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity.

Requirements

• BC/BE Fellowship Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist
• Other Medical Degree (MD)
• Residency/Fellowship
• CMH Hospital Priveleges Required
• State Medical License Required
• BNDD and DEA Certificates Required
• BE/BC Required
• Willingness 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.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality clinical care to patients.
• Provides education to physicians, students, and allied health.
• Participates in scholarly activities that contribute to medical knowledge.
• Participates in administrative activities and promotes fiscal responsibility.

Benefits

• Generous CME
• Relocation package
• Teleconferencing for participation in CMH educational activities and conferences
• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Licensure
• Board fees
• CME allowance
• Vacation time
• Health insurance
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior