Physician - Geriatric Medicine

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Position Title Physician - Geriatric Medicine Bell Hospital, Medical Pavilion Position Summary / Career Interest: The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, is seeking a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of older adult care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide optimal medical care to older adult patients at The University of Kansas Health System, while also delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings. As part of our dedicated geriatric team, the faculty member will balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities. Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences, as guided by your immediate supervisor, will ensure ongoing professional development and alignment with departmental goals. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care. There are multiple reasons why one should consider a career in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Kansas Health System: Faculty are leading a geriatrics-friendly transformation of one of the largest health care systems in the United States. Geriatrics was ranked #32 in the country, the 14th year in a row that geriatric care at The University of Kansas Health System has been ranked in the top 50 in the nation. Our research in geroscience is bringing knowledge from the lab to the community and is anchored at the Landon Center on Aging, and actively collaborates with the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Our researchers are investigating the basic biology of aging as well as community-based studies to improve functional capacity - both physical and cognitive - in older adults. Our division offers Geriatrics fellowships as well as interdisciplinary training opportunities with experiences at KUMC and the Kansas City VA and in regional and rural communities. Moreover, geriatrics division faculty will have the opportunity to contribute actively to various educational and clinical initiatives aligned with your specific areas of interest and expertise, fostering innovation and excellence in patient care and education. This role promises a dynamic environment where compassionate care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration converge to promote optimal healthcare outcomes and professional growth. Required Qualifications: Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine Geriatric Fellowship or Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics Benefits and compensation: Generous compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision insurance Robust CME allowance LTD/STD and Life insurance Professional liability insurance Additional Highlights: Leadership opportunities Active GWEP Grant Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration 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

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