Position Title

Physician - Medical Oncologist

KUCC - Liberty

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Medical Oncologist

Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System is actively seeking Hematology/Oncology Physician to join its growing, community-based practice. This position would be ideal for physicians who are comfortable seeing a broad range of cancer. While physicians may have areas of particular interest, a balanced and varied patient panel is expected.  

The Medical Oncology Division provides compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care to cancer patients; developing novel therapeutic and treatment options through clinical, translational, and molecular research; and educating and training the field’s next generation of cancer experts, with 36 faculty members dedicated to developing innovative treatments for these patients.  

The University of Kansas Health System is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, the only one in Kansas and 1 of only 54 in the United States, and for the 12th year, KUCC has been listed among the nation’s top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, making us the only cancer program in the region to receive this recognition. 

 

Ideal candidates will bring a proven track record of outstanding clinical care, innovative and productive research, a demonstrated history or strong promise of securing consistent extramural funding, and a clear commitment to both graduate and medical education.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Candidates should be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology   

• Completed a fellowship training in Hematology or Medical Oncology  

• Eligible for medical licensure in both Kansas and Missouri is required  

 

Benefits and compensation:  

• Recent increase in overall compensation package  

• Generous retirement contribution  

• Relocation assistance  

• Health, dental, vision   

• CME allowance  

• LTD/STD and life insurance  

• Professional liability coverage  

 

About The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:   

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma center. Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety, and well-being of those we serve. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group.    

   

About Liberty, Missouri:   

The City of Liberty, Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City, commonly referred to as the “Northland.”    

 

Liberty offers an award-winning public school system, a local college, and a vibrant historic downtown business district with retail, dining, and business offices. The City’s 29 square miles is serviced by excellent local municipal services like police, fire, water, and sewer.    

With a population of just over 30,000, the city offers the best combination of economic opportunities, diverse housing, award winning parks, safe streets and neighborhoods, a variety of things to do and a friendly sense of community.