Physician - Hospitalist

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The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join our growing team at the Olathe Campus. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care within a community hospital that is fully integrated with one of the nation's leading academic health systems. 

Hospitalists practice in a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional clinical care while benefiting from the resources, specialty expertise, and innovation of The University of Kansas Health System. Patient care is provided through a shift-based schedule that includes day, swing, and limited night shifts, shared equitably among members of the group. A dedicated Nocturnist program is in place to support overnight coverage. The role also includes participation in call responsibilities consistent with the hospitalist practice. 

As part of an integrated academic health system, physicians have opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the education of medical students and residents as appropriate. Scholarly activities, clinical research, and professional development are encouraged for those with academic interests. 

Required Qualifications:   

• MD/DO or equivalent 

• Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine 

• 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 Health System -Olathe Campus:   

With a strong foundation of clinical excellence since 1953, Olathe Medical Center, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is a 300 licensed-bed, acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of services from specialized surgical to advanced medical specialties with the goal of building healthier communities.  Together, the health system will continue to provide the highest quality of care close to home, while expanding patients’ access to more comprehensive and integrated care to meet the growing needs of the community and surrounding counties. 

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.   

For more information contact: 

Sam Allred, Senior Physician Recruiter 

SAllred@kumc.edu 

316.201.8618 cell 

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Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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