Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Non-Invasive Cardiologist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional referral center seeks a full-time Adult Congenital Heart Disease cardiologist to join a dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional outpatient and inpatient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging in teaching and research. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in a rapidly growing program. If you are passionate about improving the quality of care for ACHD patients and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position offers an exciting pathway to professional fulfillment.

Benefits

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

LTD/STD and Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Adult Congenital Heart Disease required.
• 1-5 years of clinical experience in ACHD management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to ACHD patients.
• Collaborate with teams to develop treatment plans.
• Engage in teaching and research initiatives.

Skills

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Management

Clinical Experience

Teaching Skills

Research Initiatives

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

Echocardiography

MRI

CT

Cardiac Catheterization

Job description

Position Title: Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Non-Invasive Cardiologist Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, is seeking a full-time Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) cardiologist, pediatric or adult track, to support our growing team. This position will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities. Academic rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is an academic and regional referral center. Patients come from all over the Midwest Region for the advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments offered by our Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center.

The KU Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program was born out of a longstanding collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Ward Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Adult patients with congenital heart disease thus benefit from collaborative expertise from both adult and pediatric cardiologists and surgeons. The ACHD clinic is staffed by two ACHD-boarded physicians, a dedicated ACHD nurse practitioner, and a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. We provide outpatient and inpatient consultative care, and the full suite of diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures are offered, including echocardiography and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT, congenital cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and advanced heart failure therapy. Dedicated teams and services in transition from pediatric care, cardio-obstetrics, pulmonary hypertension, vascular medicine, hepatology, nephrology, adolescent and young adult palliative care, single ventricle/Fontan surveillance, and genetic testing and counseling are woven into the program. KU is the only ACHD center in the state of Kansas and has been experiencing exponential growth in recent years. Continued growth is anticipated for the foreseeable future, and the program enjoys unwavering institutional support with regards to infrastructure, nursing, and physician extender support.

About the Position:

• Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to ACHD patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiovascular fellows
• Ample opportunities to contribute to research initiatives
• Participate in statewide and nationwide ACHD advocacy efforts

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Must be Board Certified/Eligible in Adult Congenital Heart Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Must be Board Certified/Eligible in either cardiovascular medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Expertise in the management of ACHD with 1-5 years of clinical experience
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional sub specialization, such as in advanced cardiac imaging, advanced heart failure, women’s health/cardio-obstetrics, or pulmonary hypertension, is welcome.

Benefits and compensation:

• 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.

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.

For more information, please submit CV and letter of interest to:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

[e-mail]

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-32725

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.