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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Children's Mercy is proud to offer the only Pain Management Program in Missouri. Our team is made up of caring clinicians, researchers, educators and other health care professionals who look at all aspects of your child's life-physical, mental, social and emotional-to help manage and treat their pain.
Our mission is to provide services that promote and support your child's optimal comfort, health, function and quality of life.
The Pain Management Program works together with other departments and clinics at Children's Mercy to provide safe, effective and efficient pain care that centers around your child's unique needs. We use sophisticated technology to treat pain, especially as we collaborate with the Divisions of Critical Care and Hematology/Oncology. We also work closely with Clinical Pharmacology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Rheumatology and Social Work.
RAPS Program:
Our team is specially trained to treat patients with a broad range of complex pain syndromes. Specialists from several clinical areas work together to provide comprehensive patient care. These specialty areas include pediatric rheumatology, physical and occupational therapy, and pediatric psychology.
Program highlights
Clinical Services:
Pool therapy, Yoga, Group Music Therapy, Therapeutic Art, and Self Regulation, "Talk Time", OT, and PT, Home Activities, and School Work
At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $24.41/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Children's Mercy is proud to offer the only Pain Management Program in Missouri. Our team is made up of caring clinicians, researchers, educators and other health care professionals who look at all aspects of your child's life-physical, mental, social and emotional-to help manage and treat their pain.
Our mission is to provide services that promote and support your child's optimal comfort, health, function and quality of life.
The Pain Management Program works together with other departments and clinics at Children's Mercy to provide safe, effective and efficient pain care that centers around your child's unique needs. We use sophisticated technology to treat pain, especially as we collaborate with the Divisions of Critical Care and Hematology/Oncology. We also work closely with Clinical Pharmacology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Rheumatology and Social Work.
RAPS Program:
Our team is specially trained to treat patients with a broad range of complex pain syndromes. Specialists from several clinical areas work together to provide comprehensive patient care. These specialty areas include pediatric rheumatology, physical and occupational therapy, and pediatric psychology.
Program highlights
- Our program provides comprehensive treatment for patients experiencing chronic pain.
- Patients work to restore normal function, including school attendance, playing sports, and socializing.
- Patients will learn tools to help relieve emotional distress related to pain as well as how to self-manage pain flares.
- Conditions we commonly treat include complex regional pain syndrome, primary juvenile fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and central pain sensitization syndrome.
Clinical Services:
Pool therapy, Yoga, Group Music Therapy, Therapeutic Art, and Self Regulation, "Talk Time", OT, and PT, Home Activities, and School Work
At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutic yoga services to patients in the ambulatory setting.
- Assists with the development and integration of yoga services in the ambulatory setting, while providing education to hospital staff.
- Provides education to patients and families related to yoga.
Qualifications
- HS diploma or equivalent
- 2 years previous teaching (yoga) experience
- Yoga Certification by a Yoga Alliance approved program required
- Restorative Yoga Certification Preferred
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $24.41/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
