Pediatric Diagnostic Radiologist

Children’s Mercy sa; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a clinical/academic diagnostic pediatric radiologist to join a highly specialized pediatric radiology group with autonomous management of pediatric imaging and optional teleradiology access to subspecialists. The candidate should be CAQ-certified or CAQ-eligible in Pediatric Radiology.

Teaching duties include radiology residents and pediatric radiology fellows; academic appointments will be through UMKC-SOM.

Qualifications

• CAQ-certified or CAQ-eligible in Pediatric Radiology.
• Experience in pediatric imaging and teaching.
• Academic appointments through UMKC-SOM.

Responsibilities

• Teach radiology residents and fellows.
• Engage in all aspects of pediatric imaging including possible subspecialty focus.
• Participate in research opportunities if desired.

Skills

Pediatric imaging

Education

CAQ-certified in Pediatric Radiology

CAQ-eligible in Pediatric Radiology

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

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 Department of Radiology at Children's Mercy Kansas City and the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC-SOM) seek a clinical / academic diagnostic pediatric radiologist to join a highly specialized academic Pediatric Radiology group. This position includes a collegial work environment with autonomous management of pediatric imaging that also includes teleradiology access to subspecialty academic pediatric radiologists at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

The candidate should be CAQ-certified or CAQ-eligible in Pediatric Radiology. The position entails practice within all aspects of pediatric imaging with opportunity for subspecialty focus. Teaching duties include radiology residents from multiple residency programs as well as pediatric radiology fellows. Research opportunities also are available but not required. Academic appointments will be through the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. Our program has a CAQ accredited pediatric radiology fellowship program.

Children’s Mercy and UMKC have experienced tremendous growth in the past ten years. Our rapidly growing Radiology Department at Children's Mercy is comprised of 25 radiologists with subspecialty expertise in all areas of pediatric imaging. Compensation, paid time off and benefits are highly competitive to the market.

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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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.