Pediatric ENT - Otolaryngologist

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Overview

The Division of Otolaryngology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our dedicated team of 7 surgeons and 13 advanced practice providers in delivering exceptional pediatric ENT care.

About the Role

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is a 390-bed independent, tertiary care pediatric hospital with an extensive catchment area, allowing our pediatric otolaryngology team to manage the full spectrum of complex cases. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable treating a wide range of pediatric otolaryngology conditions in both clinical and surgical settings. Our team is committed to providing excellent clinical care in a supportive, collaborative environment . This role includes an active clinical and surgical practice as well as opportunities to teach otolaryngology residents (PGY 1-5) and our pediatric otolaryngology fellow .

Academic & Research Opportunities

Candidates with research interests will find strong institutional support through the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) , a state-of-the-art facility emphasizing a translational approach to research . The division prioritizes research collaboration and mentorship for faculty interested in advancing pediatric ENT care.

Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas . We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package .

At Children’s Mercy, we uphold an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and inclusivity , fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.

About the Division of Otolaryngology

The Division of Otolaryngology , part of the Department of Surgery , is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric ENT care, education, and research. Our team manages 20,000+ clinical visits and performs over 5,000 surgeries annually .

Key highlights:

• Comprehensive training program with a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship and rotating residents from the University of Kansas.
• Verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Program & Level I Children’s Surgery Program by the American College of Surgeons.

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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.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

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Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the 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. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

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