POSITION TITLE
Physician - Gastroenterologist
Medical Pavilion
POSITION SUMMARY / CAREER INTEREST:
Physician - Gastroenterologist
The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, is seeking a gastroenterologist faculty member to join its expanding
team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of
care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at
the region's quaternary referral center.
The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained, board certified or equivalent,
and eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri. We offer a competitive
compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional
growth and development. We will consider new graduate GIs.
About the position:
* Full spectrum of general gastroenterology, including upper and lower
endoscopy procedures; combined clinic and hospital-based practice, and
hospital call rotation to cover inpatient and ED consults. Training and
experience with gastrointestinal bleeding; esophageal disorders; inflammatory
bowel disease; and gastrointestinal cancers. Preferred skills but not
required: ERCP and EUS.
* Serve as a clinical educator to GI fellows, residents, and medical students.
* Gastroenterology team comprised of 15 Gastroenterologists, 6 Transplant
Hepatologists, 3 IBD Faculty and 22 APPs
* 12 Endoscopy suites - and planning for additional rooms
with current expansion
* Participate in educational conferences.
Required Qualifications
* MD, DO or equivalent
* Completion of ACGME- accredited fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
* Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
* Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Benefits and compensation:
* Competitive compensation package
* Generous retirement contribution
* Relocation assistance
* Health, dental, vision
* CME allowance
* LTD/STD and life insurance
* Professional liability insurance
About The University of Kansas Hospital:
Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World
Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center
and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new
knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and
educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The health system,
consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in
several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care,
Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and
NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our
hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.
About Kansas City:
A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and
excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.
Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close
proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of
Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum,
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping
district celebrated for its architectural design.
Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with
a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide
range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of
life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond.
Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping,
miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and
universities for higher education).
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for
the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is
also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be
hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com [http://www.thinkkc.com] for more
information about Kansas City.
Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at ddeskin@kumc.edu
[ddeskin@kumc.edu] or call 913.951.7748
TIME TYPE:
Full time
JOB REQUISITION ID:
R-51148
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KNOW AS YOU APPLY:
* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
[https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].
* The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your
disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters
know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link
asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things,
agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf
[https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf]
and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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