Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

The Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a physician who is board-certified/eligible in pediatrics and sleep medicine to join the current faculty of 14.

The division is comprised of General Pulmonary Medicine, the Children’s Sleep Center and an active Cystic Fibrosis Care Center. The Sleep Center currently includes five BC/BE sleep physicians, one nurse practitioner, a sleep psychologist, and two CPAP coordinators. We are seeking a sixth physician. Our Sleep Laboratory is AASM accredited and includes 14 beds dedicated for pediatric patients with an additional portable unit, operates seven nights per week, and performs around 2000 polysomnograms per year. We host several multidisciplinary sleep clinics, a dedicated PAP adherence clinic, and a Narcolepsy program. We have an active research program and are involved in local, national and international academic efforts. In addition to nesting an independent ACGME accredited Pediatric Sleep Fellowship Program within Children’s Mercy Kansas City, we closely collaborate with two sleep training programs in the city (The University of Missouri at Kansas City and the University of Kansas).

Candidates should be board-certified/eligible in pediatrics and sleep medicine, have established clinical skills, an interest in scholarly activity and a willingness to participate in education activities. We accept J-1/H-1 visa candidates. Academic appointment is with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please apply with CV and cover letter using the link below:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/22504/physician/job?mode=view

For more information, contact:

Baha Al-Shawwa, MD
Director, Children’s Mercy Sleep Center

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

(816) 302-3379