Job Description

Job Opportunity at the University of Missouri
Pediatric Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor

 

The University of Missouri Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery is seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to join our team as we open a new children’s hospital on the main university campus.  A collaborative and collegial group, including Pediatric Surgeons, Surgical Nurse Practitioners, nurse clinicians, clinic nurses and administrative support deliver innovative care with cutting edge technology and established multi-disciplinary clinics and programs.

• Bowel Management program with full motility capabilities with Pelvic Floor Physical therapy, Rehabilitative Ultrasound, Biofeedback, and Motility OR slots using our own Manometry system. 
• Chest Wall Malformation program including Pediatric Pulmonary and Physical therapists with black bone imaging capabilities, use of cryoablation and the new pectus Blu system. 
• Multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies program with Pediatric and Adult IR support.
• Dedicated feeding access program and clinics managed by our Surgical Nurse Practitioners.
• Fetal Program with full diagnostic and interventional capabilities in a dedicated integrated i-suite Fetal OR.

​​​​​​​ A dedicated outpatient facility for all pediatric services is connected directly to the Children’s Hospital via a sky-bridge.  Pediatric volumes included 37,000 outpatient visits and 4,700 pediatric operative cases last year. Our outstanding surgical team utilizes advanced technology available at MU Healthcare.

​​​​​​​ To further strengthen our research mission, we have a dedicated research team within the Department of Surgery with an established clinical trials and outcomes platform and multiple basic science labs through the NexGen Precision Health.
About Columbia
Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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