Physician - Vascular Medicine Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM), has a faculty position opening for a fellowship trained (non-invasive) vascular medicine physician to join the institution’s expanding vascular services.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine and Vascular Medicine. The selected candidate will have a well-rounded clinical practice encompassing the entire spectrum of vascular medicine including robust outpatient practice and inpatient consults. The CVM Department has a busy full service, IAC certified vascular ultrasound laboratory, and the selected candidate will have an active role in study interpretation. The selected candidate will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary vascular team and while housed within CVM will work closely with Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology in our integrated vascular center. The CVM Department currently has over 70 faculty including 3 board certified vascular medicine specialists (1 noninvasive and 2 interventional).

We also have close collaborations with other specialties such as Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Genetics as well as Hematology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the clinical, educational and research mission of the department. Leadership positions in various vascular programs are available for the appropriate candidate and there are opportunities to develop new programs as well.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• ABIM Board-certified/eligible in Vascular Medicine
• ABIM Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Vascular Medicine fellowship
• Eligible for licensure in both Kansas and Missouri

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! 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.