Physician - Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Primary Care Sports Medicine physician to join our nationally recognized sports medicine program. This unique opportunity combines comprehensive outpatient sports medicine practice with the privilege of serving as the Head Team Physician, Primary Care Sports Medicine – Football for Kansas Athletics.

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, patient-centered musculoskeletal and non-operative sports medicine care while serving as an integral member of Kansas Team Health, the multidisciplinary medical team dedicated to the health and performance of University of Kansas student-athletes.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

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.  For more information, visit www.KansasHealthSystem.com. 

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, and Kansas City Mavericks!  Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter, at DDeskin@kumc.edu or call 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.