The Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time, non-operative musculoskeletal 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 department includes 11 pediatric orthopedic surgeons and 2 pediatric plastic surgeons with sections of hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and trauma, one non-operative musculoskeletal physician, and 4 non-surgical sports medicine specialists.

The successful candidate will have completed a residency in orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine or pediatrics with additional training in pediatric musculoskeletal and/or spine. This physician will have responsibility for the evaluation and management of the non-operative musculoskeletal patients, with emphasis on acute injury management.

Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC). Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the academic training site for UMKC orthopedic residents. We also provide training for rotating orthopedic residents from the University of Kansas - School of Medicine and the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/32456/physician/job

Kathryn Keeler, MD, Chair, Orthopedic Surgery

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64108

Email: physicianjobs@cmh.edu

Toll Free: 866.264.4652

Children’s Mercy Kansas City 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. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in all 11 specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, our 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.

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021, the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at cmkc.link/PhysicianTour

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