Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist - Intestinal Transplant Program

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.

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist with expertise in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation to launch and grow a new Intestinal Transplant Program. This role will be integral to program development, multidisciplinary care, and shaping clinical protocols for complex intestinal failure and transplant patients.

Our staff includes 22 pediatric gastroenterologists, 17 APRN providers, and 7 psychologists. The Division also utilizes skilled pediatric nurses in our clinic and for procedure support, and a pediatric-dedicated nutrition support team (including pediatric-certified nurses, a dietitian, and a pharmacist).

We have an active, expanding clinical and research program, an established ACGME-approved fellowship training program, and are adding staff to meet the needs of our patients in general pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and motility. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent clinical skills and a desire to teach. Benefits include a competitive salary, an excellent call schedule, and a generous relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic liver disease and intestinal failure.
• Manage conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis, biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease, genetic cholestatic disorders, and complications of liver failure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborative programs within hepatology and gastroenterology.
• Interpret liver-related diagnostics including imaging, laboratory patterns, and liver biopsies.
• Share in equitable call responsibilities within the division.

Procedures

• Perform endoscopic and hepatology related procedures appropriate for scope of practice.
• Participate in pre-transplant and post-transplant care in collaboration with regional transplant partners.

Teaching & Education

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in the ACGME accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
• Provide didactic sessions and engage in bedside and procedural teaching.
• Model exceptional clinical skills and professionalism.

Research & Scholarship

• Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes research within pediatric hepatology.
• Participate in the division’s expanding clinical and research programs supporting hepatology.
• Publish scholarly work and present findings at national/international meetings.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary team including pediatric gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.
• Demonstrate Children’s Mercy’s values of excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for diverse backgrounds—explicit expectations for all physician applicants. 

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Additional fellowship training in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation and a strong interest in teaching
• Commitment to academic medicine and participation in research 

If you would like more information about this position or are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Dr. Ryan Fischer via email at [email protected].

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

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 vaccine is 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 are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you 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 are all 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 workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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, and beliefs.