Neuropalliative Care Specialist - NEURO

Department:

SOM KC Neurology

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General Neurology Faculty

Position Title:

Neuropalliative Care Specialist - NEURO

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center, an academic medical center, is seeking a compassionate and academically minded Neuropalliative Care Physician. The successful candidate will provide both general neurology consultations and specialized palliative care for patients with serious neurological illnesses, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates fresh out of training as well as experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions in the general neurology service.

• Deliver primary neuropalliative care to patients with serious, progressive neurologic diseases such as ALS, advanced dementia, high-grade gliomas, multiple system atrophy, and others.

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including neurology subspecialists, palliative care, social work, case management, and rehabilitation services.

• Support goals-of-care discussions, symptom management, advance care planning, and transitions in care.

• Participate in academic activities, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Engage in quality improvement and scholarly projects relevant to neuropalliative care and general neurology.

• Participate in shared call responsibilities as appropriate for general neurology.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• Fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and/or significant experience or interest in neuropalliative care.

License:

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas & Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care and medical education.

• Interest or experience in research or program development in neuropalliative care.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 40