Position Title

Physician - Endocrinologist

Cambridge Tower A, Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Endocrinologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Endocrinology, is seeking a faculty Endocrinologist to join its team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of patient care while fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s quaternary referral center. This position will have clinical responsibilities at both Liberty and Main campuses.

This position offers a multifaceted role centered on providing exceptional patient care across ambulatory clinics, inpatient consults, and on-call services, adhering to the highest standards of diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is placed on meticulous documentation to ensure comprehensive medical follow-up and timely billing. Additionally, the role involves educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and classroom settings, fostering their professional growth and evaluating their progress accordingly.

In addition to educational opportunities, this position can evolve to allow for active involvement in research within the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Genetics, encompassing participation in trials and grant-funded studies aimed at advancing medical knowledge and patient care outcomes. Collaboration within the Division, Department, and School faculty activities is encouraged, tailored to accommodate schedule demands.

The selected individual will be appointed at the Assistant Professor level within the Department, joining a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Fellowship-trained and board certified or board eligible in Endocrinology
• Board certified in Internal Medicine
• 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 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.  

Recreation - Home to more than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails offering plenty of opportunity for play and exercise.  

Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a nationally recognized facility that hosts numerous local, regional, and national baseball, softball and soccer tournaments and leagues throughout the year. The national tournaments attract teams from coast to coast. 

History, Arts and Cultural - The community includes seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic places. 

Location - We are just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. 

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 Transplanta