What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hematologist position at Children's Mercy Hospital (MO)?
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
The candidate will participate in clinical, research, and educational efforts and should have an interest in mentoring residents and / or H / O fellows. The Division is made up of 29 total physicians who focus in one of 4 areas – Oncology, Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, or Inpatient Hem / Onc Hospitalist care. The Hematology Section is comprised of 5 physicians. Inpatients are overseen by 4 Hem / Onc services – an inpatient resident / fellow H / O service, 1 chemo service, 1 BMT service, and 1 inpatient coagulation consultation service – all staffed by residents and / or advanced practice professionals.
The person who accepts this position will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to advance the field of hematology through research and collaboration. He / she will be involved in all aspects of the hematology program including clinical, research, and administration, and will possess strong leadership / team skills.
Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using the link below, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu
https : / / faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com / jobs / 29812 / physician / job
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
