Pediatric General Surgeon - Colorectal Focus

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy KC is seeking a dedicated pediatric surgeon with an interest in colorectal surgery to join its exceptional team. The role involves an active clinical and surgical practice, teaching opportunities for medical students and residents, and participation in general surgery call.

Successful candidates will uphold values of integrity, collegiality, and respect for inclusion of diverse backgrounds. A competitive salary with excellent benefits is offered, alongside a commitment to research and academic collaboration with local universities.

Qualifications

• Active clinical and surgical practice in pediatric colorectal surgery.
• Ability to teach medical students, surgery fellows, and residents.
• Strong commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Join a team dedicated to pediatric surgery and colorectal surgery.
• Participate in general surgery call rotations.
• Engage in research through the Children’s Mercy Research Institute.

Job description

Overview

The Division of General Surgery, Section of Pediatric and Colorectal Reconstructive Surgery is seeking a pediatric surgeon with an interest in pediatric colorectal surgery to join our team of professionals who are committed to providing excellent care in a supportive environment. The candidate accepting this position will be responsible for an active clinical and surgical practice, as well as teaching medical students, surgery fellows, and residents. The candidate will rotate into general surgery call, with elective practice focused on colorectal surgery.

A colorectal research interest will be fostered by the section and in conjunction with our state‑of‑the‑art Children’s Mercy Research Institute. Academic appointments through the University of Missouri at Kansas City and the University of Kansas. Children’s Mercy offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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

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 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.