Head & Neck Oncologic Surgeon — Assistant Professor

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery to provide surgical and clinical care across affiliated practice sites and participate in education, research, and multidisciplinary patient care. The role supports the university and health system missions and involves collaboration with the KU Cancer Center.

Responsibilities include managing head and neck oncologic cases, performing reconstructive procedures, mentoring learners,

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology.
• Licensed or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and surgical otolaryngology services specializing in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
• Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions, including ablative and reconstructive surgical care and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Perform microvascular free tissue transfer and complex reconstruction of head and neck defects.
• Submit required clinical billing information to the designated billing office within one day of outpatient clinic visits or surgical procedures.
• Participate in the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.
• Participate in departmental research, scholarly activities, multidisciplinary conferences, and tumor boards.

Education

MD, DO or equivalent degree

Job description

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery to provide surgical and clinical care across affiliated practice sites and participate in education, research, and multidisciplinary patient care. The role supports the university and health system missions and involves collaboration with the KU Cancer Center.

Responsibilities include managing head and neck oncologic cases, performing reconstructive procedures, mentoring learners,