Pediatric Neurologist - Headache Medicine
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
Listing transparency1 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision 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.
Overview
- vision 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.
- ability, 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.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide clinical care for pediatric patients within the multidisciplinary Headache Section, including medication management and procedural interventions. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical research, education, and contributing to the growth of the headache program.
Requirements
Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible child neurologists with a focus on headache medicine. Preference is given to those who have completed a Headache Medicine Fellowship or hold UCNS certification in Headache Medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Neurologist Jobs
28 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Neurologist
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics · Bellevue, Washington
Physician - Neurology - St. Lawrence Region
Rochester Regional Health · Potsdam, New York
Full-Time Neurologist - Flexible Options Available
$325k-$475kOutpatient Neurologist - $20K SIGN ON BONUS - Colleyville, TX
$350k-$450kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Living in Kansas City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $251k
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.