Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program with employer contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) to provide care for patients across various campuses. The role includes performing endoscopic procedures, educates internal medicine residents, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and complete a fellowship in General Gastroenterology. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.
• Completion of a fellowship in General Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients.
• Perform endoscopic procedures and other gastroenterology-related interventions.
• Provide inpatient consultations and participate in on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate and mentor internal medicine residents and medical students.
• Participate in meetings and committees related to the division.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology). Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Job Family Group: Academic. Job Description Summary: The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology will provide gastroenterology care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients across KUMC campuses and affiliated clinical sites, including KUMC, KU MedWest, Indian Creek, and future affiliated facilities. Clinical responsibilities include performing endoscopic procedures, providing inpatient consultations, and participating in on-call coverage while delivering evidence-based patient care to support patient health and safety. The Clinical Assistant Professor will also participate in the education and training of internal medicine residents and medical students and engage in departmental academic, quality improvement, and scholarly activities, with primary responsibilities focused on clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients across KUMC campuses and affiliated clinical sites, including procedural and consultative services.
• Perform endoscopic procedures and other gastroenterology-related interventions consistent with clinical expertise and training.
• Provide inpatient consultations and participate in divisional on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and mentor internal medicine residents and medical students in gastroenterology and related areas within the clinical setting.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, conferences, and committees.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department’s mission.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.
• Work Experience: Completion of a fellowship in General Gastroenterology

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time