Express Care Pediatrician
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Express Care Pediatrician
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $295000.00 - $325000.00
Seeking pediatricians for opportunities offering exceptional work–life balance, meaningful academic involvement, and the opportunity to practice in one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Children’s Mercy Kansas City is expanding its Urgent & Express Care Division and is recruiting Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Pediatricians who want to make an immediate impact while enjoying a sustainable and flexible schedule.
Academics & Teaching Opportunities
- Academic appointments available through UMKC School of Medicine and University of Kansas School of Medicine
- Opportunities to teach residents and medical students
- Participation in clinical practice guideline development and quality improvement initiatives
- Daily collaboration within a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 50+ pediatric subspecialties
Unmatched Quality of Life
- Average of 3–3.5 shifts per week
- No call, no overnights, no after-hours responsibilities
- Truly protected time off—when you’re off, you’re off
- Predictable scheduling that supports family time, travel, and long weekends
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Generous salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 30+ days of PTO in year one
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
- Strong retirement plan with significant employer match
- Optional moonlighting opportunities for additional income
- Shift-based compensation model offering income stability with exceptional balance
Practice Environment
- Multiple state-of-the-art Urgent & Express Care clinics throughout the Kansas City metro
- Flexibility to practice in Urgent Care, Express Care, or a hybrid model
- On-site labs, X-ray, IV hydration, respiratory support, and medication administration
- Collaborative team of 60+ Urgent Care physicians and APPs
- Procedures include simple laceration repair, abscess I&D, foreign body removal, and more
- Epic EMR
COMMUNITY INFORMATION: Kansas City - A Metro You’ll Want to Call Home
Kansas City offers the perfect blend of affordability, culture, and family-friendly living—without the stress of larger coastal metros.
🌇 Big-City Amenities, No Big-City Stress
- Major-league sports: Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current
- Vibrant arts scene, museums, festivals, and live music
- Nationally recognized food scene (home of legendary BBQ)
- Modern international airport with easy national travel
🏡 Affordable, High-Quality Living
- Cost of living well below coastal cities
- Spacious housing options and highly rated suburban school districts
- Short commutes and minimal traffic
👨?👩?👧 Family-Friendly Community
- Welcoming, community-oriented Midwest culture
- Abundant parks, trails, lakes, and family attractions
- A region that deeply values Children’s Mercy and the physicians who serve its patients
Facility Location
Located close to the geographical and population centers of the U.S., Kansas City really lives up to its moniker as “The Heart of America.” Famous for its mouth-watering barbeque dishes, you’ll soon find there is much more to this town than just the food. With its abundance of fountains and boulevards, Kansas City is the perfect place for travelers looking for a thriving Midwestern city.
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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