Urgent Care Pediatrician

Job Description & Requirements
Urgent Care Pediatrician
StartDate: ASAP

Pediatrics – Work Only 3–3.5 Shifts/Week | Academic Appointment | Kansas City Metro

Children’s Mercy Kansas City – Urgent & Express Care Division

Are you a pediatrician looking for exceptional work–life balance, academic engagement, and the chance to practice in one of the largest, fastest growing metro areas in the country?

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is expanding its Urgent & Express Care team and is seeking passionate, board certified/eligible General Pediatricians who want to make an immediate impact.

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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Access to Academics & Teaching

• u0009Academic appointments are available through UMKC School of Medicine and University of Kansas School of Medicine

• u0009Opportunities to teach residents and medical students

• u0009Involvement in clinical practice guideline development & quality improvement committees

• u0009Work daily in an environment connected to 50+ pediatric subspecialties

Unmatched Quality of Life

• u00093–3.5 shifts per week on average

• u0009When you’re off, you are truly off — no call, no overnight pages, no after hours responsibilities

• u0009Predictable scheduling that supports family life, hobbies, and long weekends

Competitive Compensation + Lifestyle Perks

• u0009Generous salary based on experience and benefits package

• u000930 days of PTO in year one plus large company retirement match

• u0009Optional moonlighting available- some doctors love picking up extra shifts and making more

• u0009Shift-based model ensures stable income with exceptional balance

Practice Environment

• u0009Several state-of-the-art Urgent & Express Care clinics across the KC metro. Can do Urgent Care, Express Care, or a hybrid model

• u0009On-site: labs, x-ray, IV hydration, respiratory support, medication administration

• u0009~100,000 annual visits

• u0009Work with a large, supportive team of 60+ Urgent Care physicians and APPs

• u0009Procedures include simple laceration repair, abscess I&D, foreign body removal, and more

• u0009Fully integrated EMR- Moving to EPIC early this Year

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Why Kansas City? A Metro You’ll Want to Call Home

Kansas City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, offering an unbeatable blend of affordability, culture, and family-friendly amenities.

Big City Amenities Without Big City Stress

• u0009Major-league sports (Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current)

• u0009Thriving arts scene, museums, festivals, live music

• u0009Award-winning food culture (national BBQ capital)

• u0009International airport with easy national travel

Affordable, High-Quality Living

• u0009Cost of living significantly lower than coastal metros

• u0009Spacious homes, great suburbs, and top-rated school districts

• u0009Short commutes and minimal traffic

Family-Friendly Community

• u0009One of the most welcoming and community-oriented metros in the Midwest

• u0009Parks, trails, lakes, and countless family attractions

• u0009A region that embraces Children’s Mercy and the work you do

Facility Location
Located close to the geographical and population centers of the U.S., Kansas City really lives up to its moniker as “The Heart of America.” Famous for its mouth-watering barbeque dishes, you’ll soon find there is much more to this town than just the food. With its abundance of fountains and boulevards, Kansas City is the perfect place for travelers looking for a thriving Midwestern city.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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