Child Neurologist - Topeka

Child Neurologist - Topeka

The Division of Child Neurology at Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Child Neurologist to join a pediatric neurologist in Topeka, KS. The duties of the position are primarily clinical.

The patient population is diverse in this busy practice, which draws from a large region in Kansas. Our physicians also participate in outreach clinics in two surrounding Kansas cities. Inpatient care at one hospital in Topeka is managed by hospitalists, with the neurologists serving as consultants.

Teleconferencing allows for participation in Children's Mercy educational activities and conferences. Colleagues in Kansas City are accessible for professional discussions and consultation.

The Division of Neurology at Children's Mercy includes 21 Child Neurologists, 14 nurse practitioners, social workers, and nursing staff. Teaching opportunities through the Pediatrics Residency, Child Neurology residency, Epilepsy, Headache and Neuropsychology fellowships.

• Level IV comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center with eight pediatric epileptologists, four pediatric neurosurgeons, ROSA sEEG capabilities and eight-bed EMU
• One of the largest ketogenic diet programs in the country
• Active VNS program
• Comprehensive Headache program, including a headache relief clinic where treatment is tailored to each patient using novel approaches such as acupuncture, biofeedback and in-clinic DHE infusions
• The only exclusively pediatric Tourette Center of Excellence, designated by the Tourette Association of America
• Very successful pediatric DBS program within our growing movement disorder program
• Numerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, including: neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, neuro-immunology, TS/NF, and spasticity to name a few
• Research collaborations with our Genomic Medicine Center and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation
• Robust pediatric resident and fellowship programs, including a child neurology residency, clinical neurophysiology fellowship and headache fellowship

Children's Mercy Topeka at Stormont Vail Health offers area families world-class pediatric specialty care in a child-friendly environment. Our dedicated clinic space, located near Stormont Vail Health, offers full-time pediatric subspecialty clinics including cardiology, endocrinology/diabetes and neurology. These services are part of our commitment to provide all area families with high-quality pediatric specialty care. We are dedicated to enhancing existing pediatric services by employing pediatric subspecialists in Topeka. Our Northeast Kansas location brings pediatric subspecialty care closer to patients and their families. With outstanding care, education and treatment, we're partnering so we can help clear new paths for every child's potential.

For more information about Topeka, please visit choosetopeka.com

Please apply with CV and cover letter using link above.

Ahmed T. Abdelmoity, MD, FAAP, FAES Division Director

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 become a finalist for this position, 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.