Children's Mercy Hospital (MO)
Pediatric Clinical Geneticist/Dysmorphologist
Children's Mercy Hospital (MO), Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Job Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is seeking to hire a full‑time pediatric clinical geneticist/dysmorphologist. This individual will join the experienced Division of Clinical Genetics, which currently includes three clinical biochemical geneticists, four pediatric geneticists, and fourteen genetic counselors.
The division is supported by three expert metabolic dietitians, outstanding nursing and administrative staff, and works closely with faculty and staff in the Biochemical Genetics Lab and the Genetics and Genomics Lab. Ample opportunities for collaboration exist with the Children’s Mercy Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine in the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI), and Children’s Mercy is affiliated with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) and Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC).
Responsibilities Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide variety of genetic disorders and rare diseases.
Utilization of telehealth services.
Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and other trainees.
Collaboration with clinical and basic science researchers, with encouragement for clinicians who have research experience to inquire.
Eligibility Eligible candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Board‑certified or board‑eligible in clinical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
Board certification in clinical genetics and extensive experience in metabolic genetic diseases is also encouraged.
Board certification in pediatrics is highly valued.
Licensed or license‑eligible to practice medicine in Missouri and Kansas.
Values The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and embodies our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.
Vaccination Requirements All employees must be vaccinated against seasonal influenza. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated or provide documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, chicken‑pox, and/or evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records will be requested. Medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Application Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to.
EEO Statement 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.
Children’s Mercy does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.
Drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Commitment to Diversity CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it strengthens patient care.
If you share our values and 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.
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The division is supported by three expert metabolic dietitians, outstanding nursing and administrative staff, and works closely with faculty and staff in the Biochemical Genetics Lab and the Genetics and Genomics Lab. Ample opportunities for collaboration exist with the Children’s Mercy Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine in the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI), and Children’s Mercy is affiliated with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) and Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC).
Responsibilities Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide variety of genetic disorders and rare diseases.
Utilization of telehealth services.
Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and other trainees.
Collaboration with clinical and basic science researchers, with encouragement for clinicians who have research experience to inquire.
Eligibility Eligible candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Board‑certified or board‑eligible in clinical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
Board certification in clinical genetics and extensive experience in metabolic genetic diseases is also encouraged.
Board certification in pediatrics is highly valued.
Licensed or license‑eligible to practice medicine in Missouri and Kansas.
Values The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and embodies our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.
Vaccination Requirements All employees must be vaccinated against seasonal influenza. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated or provide documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, chicken‑pox, and/or evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records will be requested. Medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Application Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to.
EEO Statement 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.
Children’s Mercy does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.
Drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Commitment to Diversity CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it strengthens patient care.
If you share our values and 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.
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