Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Company: AMN Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description & Requirements Urgent Care Pediatrician StartDate: ASAP Pediatrics – Work Only 3–3.5 Shifts/Week | Academic Appointment | Kansas City Metro Children’s Mercy Kansas City – Urgent & Express Care Division Are you a pediatrician looking for exceptional work–life balance, academic engagement, and the chance to practice in one of the largest, fastest growing metro areas in the country? Children’s Mercy Kansas City is expanding its Urgent & Express Care team and is seeking passionate, board certified/eligible General Pediatricians who want to make an immediate impact. ________________________________________ Why This Opportunity Stands Out Access to Academics & Teaching •Academic appointments are available through UMKC School of Medicine and University of Kansas School of Medicine •Opportunities to teach residents and medical students •Involvement in clinical practice guideline development & quality improvement committees •Work daily in an environment connected to 50 pediatric subspecialties Unmatched Quality of Life •3–3.5 shifts per week on average •When you’re off, you are truly off — no call, no overnight pages, no after hours responsibilities •Predictable scheduling that supports family life, hobbies, and long weekends Competitive Compensation Lifestyle Perks •Generous salary based on experience and benefits package •30 days of PTO in year one plus large company retirement match •Optional moonlighting available- some doctors love picking up extra shifts and making more •Shift-based model ensures stable income with exceptional balance Practice Environment •Several state-of-the-art Urgent & Express Care clinics across the KC metro. Can do Urgent Care, Express Care, or a hybrid model •On-site: labs, x-ray, IV hydration, respiratory support, medication administration •~100,000 annual visits •Work with a large, supportive team of 60 Urgent Care physicians and APPs •Procedures include simple laceration repair, abscess I&D, foreign body removal, and more •Fully integrated EMR- Moving to EPIC early this Year ________________________________________ Why Kansas City? A Metro You’ll Want to Call Home Kansas City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, offering an unbeatable blend of affordability, culture, and family-friendly amenities. Big City Amenities Without Big City Stress •Major-league sports (Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current) •Thriving arts scene, museums, festivals, live music •Award-winning food culture (national BBQ capital) •International airport with easy national travel Affordable, High-Quality Living •Cost of living significantly lower than coastal metros •Spacious homes, great suburbs, and top-rated school districts •Short commutes and minimal traffic Family-Friendly Community •One of the most welcoming and community-oriented metros in the Midwest •Parks, trails, lakes, and countless family attractions •A region that embraces Children’s Mercy and the work you do 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. Job Benefits 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. Pediatric Hospitalist, Hospitalist, Nicu, Picu, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Pediatric Care, Child Care, Internal Medicine, Internal Care, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, Medical

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