Physician - Otologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible Otologist/Neurotologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Candidate will join a clinically and academically productive Otology/Neurotology division of three surgeons who work with a team of audiologists and skull base neurosurgeons.   

Preference will be given to those individuals who have strong clinical and surgical experience and an interest in research, educating residents, medical students and fellows and scholarly activities.  There are a considerable number of clinical trials and funded translational research within the division, and the Department has the resources and infrastructure to support a candidate who currently holds or has the potential for securing competitive external funding.

Practice sites will include the University of Kansas Health System, as well as our affiliated sites of the Kansas City VA, Truman Medical Center, and Children’s Mercy Hospital, all in Kansas City.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO

• Board certified/board eligible in Otolaryngology

• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

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

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! 

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.