Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled pediatric neurosurgeon to join a dynamic team in a leading academic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced surgical technologies and a diverse range of high-acuity cases, while contributing to clinical excellence, research, and education. Candidates will have the chance to develop leadership skills and engage in programmatic development, including the potential for mentorship and teaching. If you are passionate about advancing pediatric neurosurgery and eager to innovate in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon with clinical excellence.
• Several years of post-fellowship experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity pediatric neurosurgery care with a diverse case mix.
• Engage in leadership and programmatic development opportunities.

Skills

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Clinical Excellence

Research Skills

Leadership

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Board Certification in Neurosurgery

Tools

BrainLab guidance system

Stealth guidance system

Zeiss microscope

ROSA robotic surgical assistant

O-arm intraoperative imaging

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

Job description

Position Highlights:

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:

• BrainLab & Stealth guidance systems
• Zeiss microscope & OrbEye 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

Call & Clinical Support:

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

Academic & Leadership Opportunities:

• 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• 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 [e-mail].

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/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.