Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Summary Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Physiatrist to join our active, comprehensive, hospital-based, university-affiliated pediatric rehabilitation team. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent clinical skills, strong organizational and team skills, and a desire to teach. Interest and skills in longitudinal neuromuscular management, brachial plexus injury, spasticity management, and EMG are desirable but the duties assigned will depend on the applicant's skills and interests. Responsibilities Our physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric physical rehabilitation conditions, including inpatient and outpatient management of: limb deficiency neuromuscular disease surgical neuromonitoring EMG brachial plexus injury stroke torticollis cerebral palsy traumatic brain injury spasticity/ITB spina bifida spinal cord injury wheelchair/seating needs Other responsibilities include participating in a busy consultation service, full spectrum outpatient service, day program, research projects, and teaching of residents and trainees. Qualifications Experience and expertise in pediatric rehabilitation. Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Demonstrated commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds. About the Practice Recognized as regional leaders in pediatric rehabilitation care, our team includes six pediatric physiatrist, fellows, four nurse practitioners, a rehabilitation psychologist, dedicated social workers, clinic nurses, nurse coordinators, and a multidisciplinary team of therapists. We operate a CARF accredited inpatient service, a busy consultation service, a full spectrum outpatient service, and a day program. Our practice includes the first pediatric-only EMG Lab in the country, an ACGME approved fellowship training program, and active involvement with PM&R residents with clinical and didactic teaching opportunities. We offer telemedicine growth into Kansas and Missouri, and four Kansas City sites. Please apply online with a cover letter and CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr