Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, expanding care for infants to adolescents with complex liver disease. You will collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team and contribute to teaching, research, and program development.

You will lead clinical care, participate in translational research, and support a robust fellowship program, with a competitive relocation package and call

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas.
• Commitment to academic medicine and participation in research.
• Demonstrated teaching interest and ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic liver diseases.
• Perform endoscopic and hepatology-related procedures as appropriate.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in an ACGME-accredited fellowship.
• Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes research within pediatric hepatology.
• Collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team across gastroenterology, nursing, nutrition, and psychology.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Clinical expertise

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric Gastroenterology Board Certification/Eligibility

Fellowship in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

Missouri and Kansas medical licensure eligibility

Job description

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join our growing department. Our staff includes 22 pediatric gastroenterologists, 17 APRN providers, and 7 psychologists. The Division also utilizes skilled pediatric nurses in our clinic and for procedure support, and a pediatric-dedicated nutrition support team (including pediatric-certified nurses, a dietitian, and a pharmacist).

We have an active, expanding clinical and research program, an established ACGME-approved fellowship training program, and are adding staff to meet the needs of our patients in general pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and motility. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to teach. Benefits include a competitive salary, an excellent call schedule, and a generous relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic liver diseases.
Manage conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis, biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease, genetic cholestatic disorders, and complications of liver failure.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborative programs within hepatology and gastroenterology.
Interpret liver-related diagnostics including imaging, laboratory patterns, and liver biopsies.
Share in equitable call responsibilities within the division.

Procedures

Perform endoscopic and hepatology related procedures appropriate for scope of practice.
Participate in pre-transplant and post-transplant care in collaboration with regional transplant partners.

Teaching & Education

Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in the ACGME accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
Provide didactic sessions and engage in bedside and procedural teaching.
Model exceptional clinical skills and professionalism.

Research & Scholarship

Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes research within pediatric hepatology.
Participate in the division’s expanding clinical and research programs supporting hepatology.
Publish scholarly work and present findings at national/international meetings.

Collaboration & Professionalism

Work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary team including pediatric gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.
Demonstrate Children's Mercy’s values of excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for diverse backgrounds-explicit expectations for all physician applicants.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Additional fellowship training in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas
Demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong interest in teaching
Commitment to academic medicine and participation in research

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