Position Title

Physician - Emergency Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Emergency Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking an Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care physician to join to join its team and support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.  This full-time position will be shared 50% Emergency Medicine and 50% Palliative Medicine.

About the position 

• Clinical shifts in the emergency department
• Consult service for palliative care, general inpatient hospice service, as well as continuity clinic
• Shared call rotation for the Palliative Care division
• Clinician-educator and teaching responsibilities for medical students, residents and fellows, including formal didactic instruction
• Participate in regular educational conferences and contribute to various research, educational and clinical initiatives

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation 

• Competitive compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance 
• Health, dental, vision insurance 
• 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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! 

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748 cell

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-48984

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.