Developmental Pediatrician - Kansas City Metro

The Division of Developmental & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified Developmental-Behavioral pediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team comprised of seven Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians, eight Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, and 42 doctorate-level psychologists.

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The ideal candidate will have interest in or experience with diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disabilities/disorders including various forms of developmental delay and learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, genetic abnormalities, and behavioral disorders.

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Responsibilities will include

• Teaching residents and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings and maintaining a clinical schedule.
• Details of percent time spent in various responsibilities will be discussed at the time of interview and dependent upon candidates training and expertise.
• Faculty appointment is through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

In addition to providing multidisciplinary care to patients and families, the Division sponsors an ACGME accredited Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship with potential for two fellows annually in a three year fellowship curriculum as well as an APA approved Psychology Internship program accepting three interns annually.

About Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, our faculty of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021, the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care.