General Child Neurologist
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Children's Mercy KC as a General Child Neurologist – Academic, Level IV Epilepsy in Kansas City, Missouri. Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team?
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children's Mercy KC in Kansas City, Missouri.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Position Insights
Neurology — Physician Career Context
This Neurology 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, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Child neurology, Clinical excellence, Pediatric epilepsy, Epilepsy surgery, Intra-operative monitoring, Headache management, Pediatric movement disorders, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.
Core responsibilities: The successful candidate will deliver exceptional clinical care to children with a broad range of neurological conditions while contributing to the division's research and educational missions. They will collaborate effectively within a large, multidisciplinary team to support the growth of various ...
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, Academic Rank at UMKC, Research Opportunities, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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