Physician - Musculoskeletal Radiologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Radiology, is seeking a full-time MSK Radiologist to join its dynamic and well-established radiology team in a faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor).  This new position will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.

We welcome MSK fellowship-trained radiologists to apply, including candidates finishing fellowship. The position is available for start date as early as December 2024, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate to start in their ideal timeframe.

We enjoy a 100% subspecialty practice (including weekend call), and due to significant growth, we are recruiting a sixth radiologist to join our team. We have a high-volume and diverse case mix, and enjoy close relationships with our referring colleagues, facilitated by frequent conferences to ensure reciprocal learning. We take pride in our partnerships with the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, KC Current, and our relationship with the KU Jayhawks sports teams.

Our training program has 30 residents and one to two MSK fellows. Our modality mix of X-ray, MR, CT, and US is robust, including spine imaging. We enjoy a wide range of procedures and support rheumatology, sports medicine, internal medicine, and orthopedic surgery for a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (should be comfortable with even mix of US and Fluoroscopy).

While the clinical practice is a large part of this position, the ideal candidate will be motivated to participate in meaningful research and contribute to our trainee education with didactic lectures. Our salary, bonus, vacation, and benefits structure is exceptionally competitive.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• ABR Board Certified or Eligible.
• Completion of a MSK fellowship, from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Benefits and compensation:

• 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! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.   

For more information:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.