The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transplant Hepatologist to join our dynamic team. This full-time position is an academic faculty role that integrates clinical practice, education, and research in the field of Transplant Hepatology and General Hepatology.
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is an academic and regional referral center. Patients come from all over the Midwest Region for advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments.
Position Overview:
The Transplant Hepatologist will provide consultative services for patients at the University of Kansas Medical Center and multiple ancillary locations. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing pre- and post-operative liver transplant patients, as well as general hepatology cases. The role involves performing endoscopic procedures relevant to hepatology, seeing patients in the clinic as well as inpatient consult services, and participating in an on-call coverage rotation.
In addition to clinical duties, the physician will serve as a clinical educator, overseeing and mentoring internal medicine residents and medical students. They will lead a team of trainees in delivering high-quality care to hospitalized patients, provide education in core competencies based on trainee level, and actively participate in regular educational conferences and administrative meetings.
The role also involves engagement in scholarly activities, including supporting and participating in research initiatives related to Transplant Hepatology, contributing to educational programs within the department and the University, and engaging in quality improvement projects and academic collaborations.
Required Qualifications:
Medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent)
Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.
Completion of a Transplant Hepatology fellowship program
Eligible for medical license 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! 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
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