The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Kansas City, Kansas is seeking a general psychiatrist. This position will provide clinical services in an ambulatory setting and provide supervision to psychiatry trainees. The role involves delivering direct services to patients in ambulatory settings, striving to provide exemplary care and support.

The position will supervise resident physicians, guiding them in clinical practice, didactic sessions, and individual psychotherapy to foster their professional growth. To contribute to the educational experience of psychiatry residents and students through comprehensive clinical practice and engaging didactic lectures. Additionally, be committed to supporting departmental clinical needs across ambulatory and outreach settings, ensuring responsiveness and excellence in patient care. Establish expertise in a specialized clinical or research area, contributing to the division's recognition and advancement. Engaging in clinical and administrative on-call duties, weekend availability, and continuous performance improvement are integral aspects of the commitment to excellence. Actively participate in Medical School and Department Committees, fulfilling additional responsibilities as delegated by the Department Chair to uphold our department's standards of care and education.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent and ABPN board certification/board eligibility in General Psychiatry

• Must hold a medical license (or be eligible for licensure) in the State of Kansas and Missouri

• Ambulatory Experience

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 

• Generous retirement contribution 

• Relocation assistance 

• Health, dental, vision insurance 

• CME allowance 

• LTD/STD and Life insurance 

• Professional liability insurance 

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter with Interest

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 contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

Cell 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.