Pediatrician - Weight Management

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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.

The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recruiting a general pediatrician or internal medicine/pediatrics physician for a position focused on weight management and bariatric medicine. This position is primarily clinical but will include time for teaching, service, and quality improvement as appropriate.

The specific percentage of time dedicated to research, program development, advocacy, and teaching/supervision will be established based on the particular position and the candidate’s interests and goals. This position will be employed through Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Non-tenured academic rank through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and/or the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must have:

• An MD or DO degree, or equivalent
• Be board-certified or eligible
• Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated excellence in clinical care and education and demonstrated interest in obesity medicine.
• Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas

The new faculty will join an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, social workers, dietitians, nurses, and other personnel dedicated to improving the care of children with obesity.

This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please apply online with CV and cover letter, or send to physician jobs

With any questions or for more information, please contact:

Brooke Sweeney, MD, FACP, FAAP, DABOM

Medical Director, Weight Management

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

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

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.

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…