Geriatric Medicine Physician Job with The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS

PracticeLink; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geriatric Medicine Physician to join their dynamic team in Kansas City. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality care to older adults while engaging in teaching and research. Faculty members will balance inpatient consultations and skilled nursing facility coverage, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. With a generous compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment focused on excellence in patient care and education.

Benefits

Generous compensation package

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Robust CME allowance

LTD/STD and Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Qualifications

• Seeking a faculty member for Geriatric Medicine with teaching and clinical responsibilities.
• Role includes inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal medical care to older adult patients at KUMC.
• Shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on teaching.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Teaching

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Geriatric Medicine Physician Job with The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS

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The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, is seeking a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of older adult care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide optimal medical care to older adult patients at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), while also delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings.

As part of our dedicated geriatric team, the faculty member will balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities. Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences, as guided by your immediate supervisor, will ensure ongoing professional development and alignment with departmental goals. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.

There are multiple reasons why one should consider a career in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Kansas Health System:

• Faculty are leading a geriatrics-friendly transformation of one of the largest health care systems in the United States. Geriatrics was ranked #32 in the country, the 14th year in a row that geriatric care at The University of Kansas Health System has been ranked in the top 50 in the nation.
• Our research in geroscience is bringing knowledge from the lab to the community and is anchored at the Landon Center on Aging, and actively collaborates with the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
• Our researchers are investigating the basic biology of aging as well as community-based studies to improve functional capacity - both physical and cognitive – in older adults.
• Our division offers Geriatrics fellowships as well as interdisciplinary training opportunities with experiences at KUMC and the Kansas City VA and in regional and rural communities.
  
  

Moreover, geriatrics division faculty will have the opportunity to contribute actively to various educational and clinical initiatives aligned with your specific areas of interest and expertise, fostering innovation and excellence in patient care and education. This role promises a dynamic environment where compassionate care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration converge to promote optimal healthcare outcomes and professional growth.

Benefits and compensation:

• Generous compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Robust CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance
  
  

Additional Highlights:

• Leadership opportunities
• Active GWEP Grant
• Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration
  
  

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!

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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