Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time, pediatric sports medicine physician to join our program at a top-ranked children’s hospital.  We are a large team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing excellent comprehensive care in a supportive environment.  Our multi-disciplinary sports medicine team consists of 3 sports physicians, 2 orthopedic surgeons, 1 nurse practitioner, 40 athletic trainers, 15 physical therapists, a sports psychologist, and sports dietitians.

 

In addition, the Orthopedic Surgery department includes 11 additional surgeons and one non-operative musculoskeletal physician. The department is comprised of the sections of hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and trauma. with sections of hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and trauma. Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the academic training site for numerous pediatric, family practice, and orthopedic residency programs in the Kansas City area.

 

The ideal candidate should be board certified in pediatrics and has obtained or is eligible for a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. Highlights of this position include:

 

• A diverse and rapidly expanding patient population focused on the student-age athlete
• Opportunities for developing programming around the female athlete
• Opportunities for expanding procedural ultrasound in clinic along with ultrasound education
• Opportunities for research with dedicated sports medicine research coordinator
• We provide training for 1 primary care/pediatric sports medicine fellow per year as well as sports medicine rotations for pediatric/family practice residents and medical students from multiple different medical schools
• Partnerships with numerous high schools in the region
• State-of-the-art facilities including dedicated sports physical therapy, and aquatic therapy
• Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC)

 

If you are looking for an extremely competitive salary with excellent benefits, a great place to live and pursue a career, and hospitable partners, contact us!

 

Please apply online with CV and cover letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

 

Please reach out to Dr Brian Harvey, bsharvey@cmh.edu, with questions.

 

Kathryn Keeler, MD, Chair, Orthopedic Surgery

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64108

 

Ryan Koehler, MD, Sports Medicine Division Chief

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64108

 

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees 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. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be fu