The Division of Neurosurgery at Childrens 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. State-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 Childrens 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.
- Childrens Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.
Candidate 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
- Interest in directorship and programmatic development of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program
If you are an experienced pediatric neurosurgeon looking for a dynamic academic environment with the opportunity to grow, lead, and innovate, we encourage you to apply.
For more information about the Division, please visit Neurosurgery | Children's Mercy Kansas City
Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using the link below, or send to
physicianjobs@cmh.edu
https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/26919/physician/job
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.