Colorectal Surgeon - Department of Surgery

Children's Mercy, Kansas City

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a full time academic pediatric colorectal surgeon to join the Comprehensive Colorectal Center within the Department of Surgery. The applicant must possess a strong academic background and have the ability and vision to lead a prominent multi-faceted clinical, research and educational program. The successful candidate should be board certified in Pediatric Surgery with advanced training in pediatric colorectal care and possess excellent surgical, clinical, and academic skills. The applicant should be eligible for medical licensure in the States of Missouri and Kansas. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, caring, and cutting edge pediatric colorectal center. Highlights of this position include:

• Academic Institution with 100% focus on a pediatric population
• A long running and successful pediatric surgical program with nationally recognized specialists
• Team based care focused on families with extensive multidisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities in research and quality improvement initiatives, including participation in the Pediatric Colorectal P Learning Consortium (PCPLC)
• Competitive compensation and fringe benefits and relocation benefits

The Department of Surgery at Children's Mercy Kansas City is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Established in 2018, the Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy is a leading Midwest regional referral center for complex colorectal care and manages care for more than 300 patients annually. Patients with anorectal malformations, imperforate anus, Hirschsprung Disease, Cloacal malformations and severe colonic dysmotility can seek coordinated care for complex colorectal and pelvic reconstruction across surgical specialties including pediatric surgery, urology, and gynecology. The Department maintains a close relationship with academic appointments in the Department of Surgery at University of Missouri, Kansas City and at The University of Kansas, and provides the teaching and instruction for surgery residents and fellow. The Comprehensive Colorectal Program is rapidly growing with one full-time surgeon and 3 full time dedicated advance practice nurses. The colorectal program is part of the Section of Pediatric General Surgery with 8 full-time surgeons and 8 advanced practice nurses, and 5 fellows.

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

Please apply online at: https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/16687/physician/job

Or send CV to physicianjobs@cmh.edu