Pediatric Epileptologist

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 8 epileptologists and 14 Nurse Practitioners

Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education and research and is continuing to grow. Children’s Mercy has very competitive salaries and benefits, in addition to excellent support among physicians and staff with high job satisfaction. Faculty members are affiliated with and have academic rank at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Here are some current highlights from our division :

• Level IV comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center with eight pediatric epileptologists, four pediatric neurosurgeons, and 12 bed EMU (8 currently operating and 4 more getting set up in 2022)
• One of the largest ketogenic diet programs in the country
• Active Epilepsy surgery program utilizing both stereotactic (ROSA) and conventional grids ECOG
• Active Intra-Operative-Monitoring (IOM) program.
• Neuropsychology program dedicated for the epilepsy center.
• Active VNS / Neuromodulation program

Other highlights about the division :

The successful candidate should have a special interest in child neurology with expertise / interest in neuromuscular, neuro-oncology and neuro critical care, and must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to :

https : / / faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com / jobs / 17576 / physician / job?mode=view