Pediatric Neurologist - Springfield, MO

Children’s Mercy sa; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy (CM) Kansas City, in partnership with Mercy Health Springfield, is seeking a BC/BE child neurologist for our multispecialty practice in Springfield, Missouri. The Neurology division emphasizes clinical excellence, education, and research, and the position collaborates with CM faculty in Kansas City.

Highlights include a Level IV pediatric epilepsy program, active VNS program, and a strong research network with the Genomic Medicine Center.

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

Children’s Mercy (CM) Kansas City in partnership with Mercy Health Springfield is seeking a BC/BE child neurologist at our multispecialty practice in Springfield, Missouri. The Neurology division is committed to clinical excellence, education and research. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. This position would collaborate with our faculty at Children's Mercy in Kansas City.

Here are some current highlights from our division at our main campus in Kansas City:

• Level IV comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center with eight pediatric epileptologists, four pediatric neurosurgeons, ROSA sEEG capabilities and eight-bed EMU
• One of the largest ketogenic diet programs in the country
• Active VNS program
• Comprehensive Headache program, including a headache relief clinic where treatment is tailored to each patient using novel approaches such as acupuncture, biofeedback and in-clinic DHE infusions
• The only exclusively pediatric Tourette Center of Excellence, designated by the Tourette Association of America
• Very successful pediatric DBS program within our growing movement disorder program
• Numerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, including: neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, neuro-immunology, TS/NF, and spasticity to name a few
• Research collaborations with our Genomic Medicine Center and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation
• Robust pediatric resident and fellowship programs, including a child neurology residency, clinical neurophysiology fellowship and headache fellowship

Mercy Hospital Springfieldwas founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891. The 886-bed Springfield hospital serves people across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Mercy Hospital Springfield is known for its unique combination of leading-edge health care and compassionate team of caregivers. Patient satisfaction is the top priority, with a strong focus on safety and innovation.

Springfield, Missouriis located in Southwest Missouri and has a rich and diverse history. It was founded in 1829 and is the third most populous city in the State of Missouri. The city has a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city—but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. You can fast-track your career, afford the home you’ve always wanted, simplify your commute, and enrich your life amid the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Springfield is surrounded by communities that help make up the fabric of the Ozarks. While a trip to Springfield may be your first stop, there are many cities and small towns in the Ozarks that are less than an hour away. Including Branson, Missouri, filled with live music theatre shows from every genre and home to the famous Silver Dollar City amusement park that pulls in thousands of visitors each year.

EEO Employer/Disabled/VET

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, and of 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.