Pediatric Cardiologist - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

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Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Job Overview

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, is seeking an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) pediatric cardiologist to provide service to our growing adult congenital patient population and collaborate with our Kansas adult partner institution. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 46 cardiologists (41 in Kansas City, 2 in Springfield, MO, 2 in Wichita, KS and 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 CV surgeons, and over 30 APNs.

Our Heart Center serves a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations, 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures, 18,000 outpatient visits, and more than 20,000 echocardiograms annually. Our two state-of-the-art catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is regularly used to provide care to our families in the region. Our ACHD program provides support to two adult hospital partners in the Kansas City Metro. Our program is nationally recognized for our innovative transition program and passport. Our Missouri partnership is ACHA accredited, and our Kansas partnership is seeking accreditation this year. Our ACHD staff currently is comprised of 2 physicians, 1 APRN, and 1 program manager.

Our Kansas City-based super-specialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP, pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia), Cardiac Transplantation/Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo, 3D echo, trans-esophageal echo, CT, MRI and 3D printing). We also provide specialized, team-based care in Fetal Cardiology (with on-site delivery services for high-risk neonates in Kansas City), Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP), Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Genetics, Cardio-oncology, Single Ventricle Survivorship, Pulmonary Hypertension, a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services. In 2022, the Ward Family Heart Center program was ranked # 19 nationally by USNWR.

Board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology is required. A history of a formal ACHD fellowship and board eligibility for ACHD is preferred. Strong communication and collaborative skills are key. There are opportunities for clinical research and teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience. Must be eligible for a medical licensure in MO and KS.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

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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.