Pediatric Epileptologist (Neurologist)

Overview Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a board‑eligible/certified child neurologist with epilepsy/clinical neurophysiology training to join a growing group of 21 faculty in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, with 4.5 epileptologists and 14 Nurse Practitioners. Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education, and research and is continuing to grow. Children’s Mercy offers competitive salaries and benefits. Faculty members are affiliated with and have academic rank at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Level IV comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center with four pediatric neurosurgeons and a 12‑bed EMU Large ketogenic diet programs with an affiliated chef Active Epilepsy surgery program utilizing both stereotactic (ROSA) and conventional grids ECOG Active Intra‑Operative‑Monitoring (IOM) program Neuropsychology program dedicated to the epilepsy center Active VNS/Neuromodulation 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 Pediatric Tourette Center of Excellence, designated by the Tourette Association of America Successful pediatric DBS program within a growing movement disorder program Numerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, including neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, neuro‑immunology, TS/NF, Dravet syndrome, Angelman syndrome, mitochondrial disorders and spasticity 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, headache, and neuropsychology fellowships The successful candidate should be a board‑eligible or board‑certified child neurologist with advanced training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology and a strong commitment to excellence in pediatric epilepsy care. The ideal applicant will value collaboration within a large, multidisciplinary team and contribute to the continued growth of our Level IV Pediatric Epilepsy Center. In addition, they will embrace our division’s commitment to integrity, collegiality, inclusion, and advancing clinical, educational, and research missions. Vaccination RequirementsSeasonal 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 chickenpox (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. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources. EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet 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 all are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr