Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System invites an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology) to join the Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Internal Medicine. The role focuses on comprehensive patient care in inpatient and consultative settings, with active involvement in education of fellows, residents, and medical students.

Responsibilities span teaching, supervision, research, and collaborative clinical care across KU Medical Center and allied services.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required to practice in the US academic setting.
• Board Certification in Rheumatology or eligibility is required/preferred for appointment.
• Experience teaching or supervising fellows, residents and medical students is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care for rheumatology patients in inpatient and consultative settings.
• Teach and supervise rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students; provide bedside and formal didactic instruction.
• Engage in clinical research, scholarly activities and quality improvement aligned with divisional priorities.

Skills

Rheumatology clinical experience

Education/Teaching

Mentoring/ supervision

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board Certification/Eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Medicine - Allergy Immun Rheum

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with rheumatologic conditions in both inpatient and consultative settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students. The position includes providing consultative services for patients managed by other faculty across KU Medical Center and contributing to clinical, educational, and research initiatives aligned with divisional priorities and areas of expertise.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

Provide Excellent Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with rheumatologic diseases.

• Provide inpatient and consultative services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in divisional clinical coverage as assigned.

Education and Supervision

• Teach and supervise Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students.

• Provide bedside teaching and formal didactic instruction.

• Evaluate trainee performance and contribute to curriculum development as appropriate.

• Serve as a clinical role model and mentor.

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Initiate and participate in clinical research projects.

• Contribute to scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and divisional academic efforts.

• Collaborate with colleagues on research and educational endeavors.

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 in Medicine Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Clinical experience in Rheumatology

• Education and/or research experience.

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.
• 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