Pediatric Transplant Cardiologist

Overview The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City seeks a board‑certified or board‑eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join the Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Transplant (ACTT) Team at the assistant or associate professor level. Applicants should have advanced fellowship training in heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Additional interest in cardio‑oncology will be preferred. Trainees in their final year are welcome to apply. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas. Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, or congenital heart disease, including pre‑ and post‑transplant care. Co‑manage inpatient care with intensivists in the Cardiac ICU and serve as the primary attending on the ACTT floor service. Participate in multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, on‑call coverage, and transplant selection processes. Qualifications Board‑certified or board‑eligible Pediatric Cardiologist. Advanced fellowship training in heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas. Strong commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and inclusion. Immunization Requirements The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees. New employees must be willing to receive the influenza vaccine if not already immune. All new hires must also provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis since 2005, or qualify for medical or religious exemption. Vaccination records will be required upon hire. EEO Statement 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 against prospective or current employees 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr