Physician - Cardiology

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, is seeking an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) pediatric cardiologist to provide service to our growing adult congenital patient population and collaborate with our Kansas adult partner institution. The successful candidate would join an existing group of 46 cardiologists (41 in Kansas City, 2 in Springfield, MO, 2 in Wichita, KS and 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 CV surgeons, and over 30 APNs. 

Our Heart Center serves a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations, 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures, 18,000 outpatient visits, and more than 20,000 echocardiograms annually. Our two state-of-the-art catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is regularly used to provide care to our families in the region. Our ACHD program provides support to two adult hospital partners in the Kansas City Metro. Our program is nationally recognized for our innovative transition program and passport. Our Missouri partnership is ACHA accredited, and our Kansas partnership is seeking accreditation this year. Our ACHD staff currently is comprised of 2 physicians, 1 APRN, and 1 program manager.  

Our Kansas City-based super-specialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP, pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia), Cardiac Transplantation/Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo, 3D echo, trans-esophageal echo, CT, MRI and 3D printing). We also provide specialized, team-based care in Fetal Cardiology (with on-site delivery services for high-risk neonates in Kansas City), Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP), Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Genetics, Cardio-oncology, Single Ventricle Survivorship, Pulmonary Hypertension, a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services. In 2022, the Ward Family Heart Center program was ranked # 19 nationally by USNWR.

Board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology is required. A history of a formal ACHD fellowship and board eligibility for ACHD is preferred. Strong communication and collaborative skills are key. There are opportunities for clinical research and teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please submit CV and cover letter online or send to [email protected]

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/32701/physician/job

For more information:

Aliessa Barnes MD
Co-Director, Ward Family Heart Center

Chief, Section of Cardiology

Phone (816) 983-6225

[email protected]