Pediatric Hematologist

Overview

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a full-time BE/BC Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our Hematology Program with a focus in the care of patients with sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies, and general hematological diagnoses, including bleeding and clotting disorders.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City has a full-service sickle cell program that follows approximately 300 patients from infancy until 21 years of age. This program has a full complement of staffing including one other faculty physician, two advance practice nurses, a social worker, psychologist, research nurse, and data manager. We are a regional center for Missouri and have been actively involved in clinical trials. The general hematology referral base covers a large catchment area including western Missouri to the Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa borders and east Kansas. Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is a federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center. The Hemophilia Treatment Center partners with the adult Hemophilia Program at Truman Medical Center. The Hematology/Oncology Division has strong, growing programs in Oncology, Sickle Cell, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical, research, and educational efforts within the Hematology/Oncology Division.
• Mentor residents and/or Hematology/Oncology fellows.
• Contribute to all aspects of the hematology program, including clinical care, research activities, and administrative leadership.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians and advanced practice professionals in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Be/Board Eligible in Pediatrics with specialization in Hematology/Oncology (BE/BC).
• Focus in care of patients with sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies, and general hematological diagnoses (bleeding and clotting disorders).
• Interest in mentoring trainees and participating in program development and expansion (clinical, research, and education).
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Application Process

Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter, or send to .

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

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

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. The hospital does not discriminate based on 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. We are committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We welcome the unique contributions of all candidates, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.