Pediatrician in Neonatology (Well Baby)

Children's Mercy KC

1 month ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Children's Mercy KC as a Pediatrician in Neonatology (Well Baby) in United States. Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team?

Key Responsibilities

TMC service would be shared with the APRN group at the other community hospitals. Successful candidates will possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, be board

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Children's Mercy KC in United States.

Key Skills

General PediatricsNeonatologyNewborn HospitalistClinical Services OversightAcademic TeachingWell Newborn CareCircumcisionsCongenital Anomalies ManagementInterpersonal SkillsScholarly PursuitsQuality ImprovementPopulation HealthBreastfeeding Support

Requirements

Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in general pediatrics and qualify for Assistant or Associate Professor rank, possessing strong clinical and interpersonal skills. A strong interest in educating trainees is necessary, with preferred interests in population health, breastfeeding, and scholarly pursuits like quality improvement.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician in Neonatology (Well Baby) at Children's Mercy KC a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Children's Mercy KC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Pediatrics, Neonatology, Newborn Hospitalist, Clinical Services Oversight, Academic Teaching, Well Newborn Care, Circumcisions, Congenital Anomalies Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves working as a newborn hospitalist, providing care to infants outside of the NICU across several affiliated hospitals, and overseeing the clinical services of advance practice nurses in well newborn nurseries. The position also includes academic teaching responsibilities for various...

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