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Ideal candidates will share our vision of enhancing quality clinical care and service delivery while working in a collaborative and stimulating scholarly environment with a commitment to academic endeavors including, but not limited to, trainee education, quality improvement, and/or clinical and translational research. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

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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 Division of Rheumatology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City/ the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist as we expand the academic and clinical profile of our program. Clinical responsibilities will include general rheumatology and support of the outpatient Amplified Pain Syndrome service. The Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes (RAPS) Program provides multidisciplinary commitment from psychology, physical and occupational therapy, and social work. This intensive pain rehabilitation program is internationally recognized and provides care to children from across the country.  We seek candidates who want to spend more time with patients, communicate well, and embrace patient and family centered care philosophy. Our rheumatologists specializing in amplified pain syndromes will provide additional training to the candidate. Ideal candidates will share our vision of enhancing quality clinical care and service delivery while working in a collaborative and stimulating scholarly environment with a commitment to academic endeavors including, but not limited to, trainee education, quality improvement, and/or clinical and translational research.  Candidates must be fellowship-trained, board-eligible, or board-certified in Pediatric Rheumatology.Children’s Mercy has more than 800 pediatric subspecialists and researchers who are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatric subspecialists.  Our institution has proven its support for research through developing state-of-the-art programs in genetics, genomics, personalized pharmacology and health outcomes research.  Our vision is to provide exceptional clinical care and education, while expanding subspecialty practice and research. The administration and leadership are truly supportive of the faculty and staff in rheumatology. Our rheumatologists carry dual academic appointments at the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine.  Our current rheumatology and pain management staff includes eight board-certified pediatric rheumatologists, three pain psychologists, six skilled pediatric nurses, a research coordinator, social worker, and pharmacist.  We continue to expand our institutional research capacity with the establishment of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute, and collaborative capabilities with colleagues at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and the University of Kansas. Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu. For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit <a href="http://cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace</a>. We are committed to providing a cooperative, collegial working environment to allow faculty to grow and be productive. Our growth affords us the opportunity to recruit and support a wide spectrum of child rheumatologists – ranging from clinicians to researchers.   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 further discussed with Human Resources.

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Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

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