Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one

Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program with employer contributions

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, affiliated with Wesley Healthcare, is seeking a full-time faculty member for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. This role offers a chance to practice evidence-based medicine within a rapidly expanding program.

Candidates should possess an MD or DO degree, board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. A competitive benefits package including health, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement programs is provided.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in pediatric hematology and oncology.
• A formal degree in the relevant discipline is essential.
• Experience in an academic program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice evidence-based medicine in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Participate in equitable call coverage.

Skills

Interest in practicing both hematology and oncology

Patient care

Teaching

Research/scholarly activities

Education

MD or DO Degree or foreign degree equivalent

Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics

Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita is seeking a candidate for a full‑time faculty position to join an existing team of pediatric hematology/oncology physicians. The position offers an exciting opportunity to practice evidence‑based medicine in a rapidly growing multidisciplinary Pediatric Hematology and Oncology program in affiliation with our primary clinical partner, Wesley Children’s Hospital.

Description

Specialization: Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Qualifications

• A successful candidate must have an interest in practicing both hematology and oncology in an academic program
• Education: MD or DO Degree or foreign degree equivalent
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• 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
• Patient care 80%, teaching 10%, research/scholarly activities 10%.
• Equitable participation in call coverage is expected.

Incentives/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.