Physician – Neurologist (Neuroimmunology)

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, Section of Neuroimmunology, is seeking a full-time Neuroimmunology MS Specialist to join our growing team.

Job Description:

• Actively participate in theNeurology/Neuroimmunology program at the medical school.
• Develop independent research projects and publish scholarly publications from these efforts.
• Attend on the general neurology consult service and supervise neurology residents. This will include supervision of residents in the hospital and in the general neurology clinic. Generally, resident continuity clinic supervision is once a month.
• Provide care to patients in the outpatient neurology clinic.
• Teach medical students in the hospital and in the clinic and provide occasional lectures to medical students. 
• Pursue scholarly activity in the area of neuroimmunology.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Board certified/eligible in Neurology 
• Fellowship trained in Clinical Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri 

Competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability coverage. 

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