Physician – Academic Hematopathologist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

CME allowance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks an academically oriented full-time Hematopathologist to join our growing department. This faculty position offers rich opportunities for diagnostic work, teaching, and translational research in a high-volume practice.

Our department handles over 5 million tests and 45,000 surgical pathology cases annually, with a strong Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology service.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic sign-out in 1–2 subspecialty areas.
• Commitment to education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop research projects reflective of his/her own interests.

Skills

Hematopathology

Educational commitment

Research experience

Education

MD/MD-PhD/DO or equivalent

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academicallyoriented 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 departmentis experiencing rapid growth and has establishedasubspecialization practice model, performing over 5 million tests and accessioningover 45,000 surgicalpathologycasesannuallywith alarge 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 successfulcandidate should possess strong diagnostic skills with subspecialtytraining orexperience in Hematopathology. In additionto participatingin diagnostic sign outof 1 or 2 subspecialtyareas,the candidatewillbe expected to have a strong commitment to education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, anddevelop research projectsreflective of his/herowninterests.

Required Qualifications:

• MD,MD/Ph.D.,DOor equivalent

• Board certified/boardeligibleinAnatomic/ClinicalPathology

• Fellowship trainingor experiencein Hematopathology

• EligibilityforlicensureinKansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:

• Competitivecompensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocationassistance
• 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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.