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Children's Mercy KC
Kansas City, Missouri

General Pediatrician

PediatricsIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

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.

Overview

The Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) is seeking a general pediatrician to join its faculty. This position is predominantly oriented toward outpatient clinical service at the Pediatric Care Clinic at Children’s Mercy Clinics on Broadway (PCC).

The PCC is a patient-centered medical home for approximately 40,000 children and adolescents, primarily serving medically and socially complex children and families from the urban core of Kansas City.

Outpatient clinical duties include well child/EPSDT visits, same day illness visits, and management of chronic medical conditions common to the general pediatric setting.

A routine weekly schedule typically consists of eight (8) half-day clinics, with two half-days for educational and administrative activities. As capacity changes within primary care, evening/weekend responsibilities may be present. Outpatient phone call responsibilities approximately 3 weeks/academic year.

Our faculty play a key role in the clinical teaching of students, residents and physician assistant students on outpatient and inpatient services. Faculty are also encouraged to explore further career development in areas of personal interest, including quality improvement, research, and advocacy.

Successful candidates will possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, be board-certified in general pediatrics, and qualify for the rank of assistant or associate professor. Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required.

CMKC, the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC), and the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) have created an integrated Division of General Academic Pediatrics, aligning population health, educational opportunities, and quality improvement/research programs across the Kansas City metro region. Our combined faculty of 32 pediatricians, along with 8 nurse practitioners, serve over 50,000 outpatient visits each year.

For additional information on the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy, visit childrensmercy.org

Please submit CV and Cover Letter online, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.

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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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.

Key Responsibilities

The general pediatrician will provide outpatient clinical services at the Pediatric Care Clinic, including well-child visits and management of chronic conditions. Additionally, the role involves clinical teaching for students, residents, and physician assistant students.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified in general pediatrics and qualify for the rank of assistant or associate professor. Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are required, with Spanish fluency considered a desirable asset.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Chronic medical condition management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Pediatrician at Children's Mercy KC a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 724 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 49% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatricsranked against 724 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $260k (middle half $225k–$309k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Missouri8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Missouri361 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 49% no call · 41% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,157 in the last 30 days758 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (724 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Missouri figures use all physicians: too few Missouri Pediatrics postings state pay.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
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About Children's Mercy KC

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Research opportunities
Quality improvement programs

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.