Physician - Palliative Medicine

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Position Title Physician - Palliative Medicine Days - Full Time Bell Hospital, Olathe Health 18320 S. Center St. Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Palliative Medicine The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Palliative Medicine faculty member to join its expanding team. This physician will 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 provide medical care for the palliative medicine consult service, general inpatient hospice service, as well as outpatient clinical settings. Additionally, on-call and weekend responsibilities are shared across the division. This person will also serve in academic roles for teaching and research. They will have the responsibility for teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. They will participate in regular educational and administrative conferences and contribute to various research, educational, and clinical initiatives Required Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible in a specialty leading to Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification. Benefits and Compensation: 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 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. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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. As part of a growing, integrated health system, our network of hospitals and ambulatory care locations spans the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering physicians opportunities to practice clinical excellence, participate in academic and community medicine, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. 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 for the 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, and 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! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. For more information contact: Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter 816.419.4523 Aterry2@kumc.edu Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-55058 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 . 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 . Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help

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