Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Overview

The Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon to join our highly collaborative and well-established team.

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:

• Brain Lab & Stealth guidance systems
• Zeiss microscope & Orb Eye 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

• 1:5 call schedule with primary call fully covered by neurosurgery residents

• 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 Children’s 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.
• Children’s Mercy serves as the pediatric neurosurgery training site for the KUMC neurosurgery residency program.

• 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

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.