Movement Disorders Child Neurologist

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a board-eligible/certified child movement disorders neurologist to join a growing group of 21 faculty in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology. The movement disorders program currently consists of two child neurologists and a movement disorders APRN.Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education and research and is continuing to grow. Children’s Mercy has very competitive salaries and benefits, in addition to excellent support among physicians and staff with high job satisfaction. Faculty members are affiliated with and have academic rank at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Here are some current highlights from our division:Robust Deep Brain Stimulator Program, with an average of 3-4 implants per year, approximately 30 patients actively being programmedComprehensive Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic that includes Child Neurology, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Orthopedics and Pediatric NeurosurgeryLarge Baclofen pump program managed by Pediatric RehabilitationEstablished dorsal root rhizotomy programEstablished Botulinum toxin injection program managed by Pediatric RehabilitationLargest Tourette Center of Excellence in the United States, that includes Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, and a full-time Family TherapistActive research in Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, Genomics, Clinical Pharmacology, and NeuroimagingNumerous subspecialty multidisciplinary programs, including: neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, neuro-immunology, mitochondrial disorders, Angelman Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, TS/NF, and epilepsyResearch collaborations with our Genomic Medicine Center and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic InnovationRobust pediatric resident and fellowship programs, including a child neurology residency, clinical neurophysiology fellowship and headache fellowshipThe successful candidate should have a special interest in child neurology with expertise/interest in movement disorders. And 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:Or send to physicianjobs@cmh.eduAttention:Ahmed T. Abdelmoity, MD, FAAP, FAESDivision DirectorThe successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.