Physician - Palliative Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Palliative Medicine faculty member to join its expanding team. This physician will support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

About the Position:

The ideal candidate will provide medical care for the palliative medicine consult service, general inpatient hospice service, as well as outpatient clinical settings. Additionally, on-call and weekend responsibilities are shared across the division. This person will also serve in a clinician-educator role and will have the responsibility of teaching internal medicine residents, fellows, and medical students. They will participate in regular educational and administrative conferences and contribute to various research, educational, and clinical initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a specialty leading to Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification.

Benefits and Compensation:

• 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 contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

ATerry2@kumc.edu

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.