Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

IMDiversity; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS seeks an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT) to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for hematologic malignancies, including patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies.

The role combines clinical duties with teaching, mentorship of students and residents, and active participation in research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities within KU Medical Center

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine; hematology/oncology preferred.
• Licensure in Kansas and Missouri or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care for patients with hematologic malignancies in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Evaluate and manage acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and related conditions.
• Participate in on-call schedules and multidisciplinary patient care.

Skills

Leukemia care

Hematology/Oncology

Medical education

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)
University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS

Type: Full-Time
Category: Physicians
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Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Hematology (HMCT)
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Medicine Hematology
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within their area of specialization, including the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic malignancies, including those receiving hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and cellular therapies. This position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and contributes to the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education and mentorship of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The individual also contributes to departmental and divisional academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, committee service, and other activities that advance the missions of the department, division, and institution.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

• Provide evidence-based clinical care for patients with leukemia and other hematologic malignancies in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and clonal hematopoiesis.
• Participate in the divisional on-call schedule and multidisciplinary patient care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rotations, rounds, conferences, and case-based learning.
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives in hematologic malignancies.
• Participate in divisional and departmental meetings, conferences, and other academic activities.
• 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

Education: MD, DO, or equivalent.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine.
Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kansas and Missouri.
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.ku mc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:

K UMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.ku mc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/I OA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/I OA/nondiscrimination