Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Headache Medicine

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a board-certified/eligible pediatrician with headache treatment experience or a neurologist with a focus in headache medicine to join our multidisciplinary Headache Section. Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education and research and is continuing to grow. We are looking for a candidate who wants to spend time with patients, communicates well and embraces patient and family centered care philosophy. Preference is given to applicants who have completed a Headache Medicine Fellowship or have UCNS certification in Headache Medicine.

Our headache program consists of 2 UCNS board-certified headache medicine neurologists, one UCNS board-certified headache pediatrician, 5 headache APRNs and two pain psychologists. We also have an accredited Headache Medicine Fellowship Program. Together we see over 8,000 children a year in a timely manner with comprehensive services.

Our treatment plans are tailored to fit the various needs of our patients and includes a one-of-a-kind urgent care specifically for headaches, medication management, procedural interventions, biofeedback, massage therapy, acupuncture, neurostimulation devices, psychology support, and hypnosis. Two of our providers are board-certified in advanced medical acupuncture. Acupuncture is in high demand amongst our patients, has now been expanded to our emergency room, and offers novel research opportunities. Our Headache Section research program is also robust with pediatric clinical trials.  Our investigator-initiated research projects frequently result in external funding, national presentations, and publications. In addition, all our headache patients are entered into a migraine research database which increases future opportunities for research.

The duties of this position are primarily clinical although there is flexibility based on applicant’s history and future career interests.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are 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 chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

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.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our 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, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.