Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Hospitalist)

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics (Hospitalist) to provide high-quality inpatient care at The University of Kansas Health System's main campus. The role includes evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of hospitalized children, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care.

You will mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, participate in teaching rounds and scholarly activities, and contribute to

Competenze

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent required.
• Board eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics; licensed or eligible for licensure in Kansas.
• Resume/CV and Cover Letter required.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for inpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in inpatient pediatrics.
• Participate in departmental meetings, teaching rounds, seminars, and scholarly activities.

Conoscenze

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education/Mentorship

Formazione

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Board eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics; licensed in Kansas

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS) ----- General Pediatrics Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Hospitalist) Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients at The University of Kansas Health System’s main campus. This position provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric patients within the inpatient setting and supports the clinical, educational, quality improvement, scholarly, and service missions of the department and division. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education, training, 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, quality improvement initiatives, committee service, institutional meetings, and other activities that advance the missions of the department, division, and institution.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients at The University of Kansas Health System’s main campus.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment and care plans based on current clinical evidence and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support patient health, safety, continuity of care, and other clinical initiatives.
• Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other designated learners in inpatient pediatric care and related areas.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, teaching rounds, seminars, case conferences, committees, and other academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in departmental, divisional, and institutional quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pediatric care.
• Participate in scholarly activities and research aligned with the mission and priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and Division of General Pediatrics.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical expertise and fulfill applicable institutional and professional requirements.

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 foreign 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 eligible (BE) or Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• 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.

Employee Type:

• Regular
• Full time

Mission Statement:

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal 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.

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Disability Preference Information:

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.

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