Swope Health·Leavenworth, Kansas
The Pediatrician will create and implement medical care programs for children from birth to adolescence to support their mental and physical growth and development. Primary functions include examining patients, determining the presence of disease, establishing preventive health practices, and prescribing medications.
As a Pediatrician for Swope Health Pediatrics Clinic in Leavenworth, KS, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the kids in our community that need it the most. The pediatrician creates and implements medical care programs for children from birth to adolescence to aid in mental and physical growth and development. You play a vital role for the patient centered medical team to provide quality, patient centered care. If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.
Examines patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices.
Develops programs utilizing staff and outside resources to ensure that children receive comprehensive medical care.
Assists in preparing nurses for expanded roles in the Pediatrics Clinic.
Ascertains nature and extent of disease or injury in patients, prescribes and administers medications and immunizations or delegates immunizations duties to the nurse.
Performs a variety of other medical duties as are necessary to fulfill the goals of the pediatric programs.
Board Certification and licensed in Kansas/Missouri.
Successful completion of an accredited three-year pediatrics residency program.
Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
Excellent communication skills must be patient and caring and able to foster long-term relationships with the children and their parents.
Each year, Swope Health serves over 55,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Successful candidates must be Board Certified and licensed in Kansas/Missouri, and have successfully completed an accredited three-year pediatrics residency program. They must also possess Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) certification and excellent, caring communication skills.
Market context
Pediatrician openings in Kansas are often competitive because employers look for board certification, Kansas or Missouri licensure, and completion of an accredited three-year pediatrics residency. Strong communication skills matter as much as clinical training, since the role centers on building long-term relationships with children and parents. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and residency documentation before applying.
