Physician - Academic Hematopathologist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

CME allowance

Professional liability insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks an academically oriented Hematopathologist to join our growing faculty in Kansas City. This full-time position offers opportunities in diagnostic sign-out across subspecialties, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborative translational research.

Our program supports a subspecialization model with high-volume cases, Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry services, and a rich

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic skills with subspecialty training or experience in Hematopathology.
• Commitment to education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Willingness to develop research projects reflective of interests.

Responsibilities

• Sign out in hematopathology subspecialties.
• Contribute to Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry cases.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop and participate in translational research projects.

Skills

Hematopathology subspecialty training

Diagnostic sign-out experience

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent

Board certified/board eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Fellowship in Hematopathology

Job description

Position Title Physician - Academic Hematopathologist Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically oriented full-time Hematopathologist to join our growing department. This faculty position offers a rich opportunity for involvement in a diverse and high-volume pathology practice, coupled with significant research and teaching prospects. The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a subspecialization practice model, performing over 5 million tests and accessioning over 45,000 surgical pathology cases annually with a large case variety. Our Hematopathology service supports a robust Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology service with over 3,500 Bone Marrow and 6,000 Flow Cytometry cases per year. The Department and The University of Kansas Health System, with an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the Department and within the Medical Center. The successful candidate should possess strong diagnostic skills with subspecialty training or experience in Hematopathology. In addition to participating in diagnostic sign out of 1 or 2 subspecialty areas, the candidate will be expected to have a strong commitment to education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, and develop research projects reflective of his/her own interests.

Required Qualifications

• MD, MD/Ph.D., DO or equivalent Board certified/board eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Fellowship training or experience in Hematopathology
• Eligibility for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation

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

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. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.