BC/BE Fellowship Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist

BC/BE Fellowship Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 366-bed pediatric health system, providing half a million patient encounters each year. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in all 10 specialties, and as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals”. Our medical staff of more than 750 pediatric subspecialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatric subspecialists.

• Current openings for two pediatric ophthalmologists with interest in pediatric and adult strabismus, ROP (laser and avastin treatment experience preferred), ocular genetics, and/or general pediatric ophthalmology
• Join a dedicated team of 4 full-time pediatric ophthalmologists, 2 orthoptists and 6 pediatric optometrists
• On-site support from 7 additional ophthalmologists including ocular oncology, pediatric retina, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastics
• Call coverage is at one Level I pediatric trauma center with resident/fellow coverage
• Opportunity for teaching a pediatric ophthalmology fellow and ophthalmology residents from 2 residency programs
• Academic appointment at University of Kansas and University of Missouri – Kansas City
• Participate in shared ROP screening and treatment at 8 local NICUs (60-80 babies per week)
• Access to 2 full-time ophthalmology research coordinators with ~30 internally and externally funded pediatric ophthalmology projects including PEDIG studies
• Clinic diagnostic equipment including Optos (with fluorescein angiography), anterior and posterior segment OCT, Pentacam, visual field, Lenstar, specular microscopy and ERG
• Advanced OR equipment including 3D viewing system with intraoperative OCT, retinal and glaucoma lasers, UBM, Retcam, and Avedro corneal crosslinking system
• The ophthalmology and optometry team see 35,000+ patient visits annually with excellent support from 20 ophthalmic technicians and an overall staff of 60 employees
• Competitive salary and compensation package including licensure, board fees, CME allowance, vacation time, health insurance and retirement

For more information or consideration please submit CV and cover letter to:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/13665/physician/job

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 366-bed pediatric health system, providing 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 all 10 specialties, and as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals”. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City, our medical staff of more than750 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. The Children’s Mercy Research Institute recently  completely construction on a new 9 story research building which includes wet and dry labs.

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque!  The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career.

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