Physician - Behavioral Neurologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance from

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a full‑time Behavioral Neurologist to provide comprehensive outpatient neurology care and to participate in telehealth initiatives across Kansas. The role includes work on general neurology consults and collaboration with statewide specialty networks.

Qualified candidates will hold an MD/DO in Neurology, be board certified or eligible, and be eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri. Relocation assistance and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• MD/DO in Neurology with eligibility for licensure in Kansas/Missouri.
• Board certified or eligible in Neurology.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care and advancing teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient neurology care.
• Attend the General Neurology consult service.
• Dedicate portion of clinical effort to telehealth neurology services for rural and underserved Kansas communities.
• Participate in development of coordinated specialty care networks.
• Collaborate with health system and community stakeholders to improve access to neurological services.

Skills

Telehealth

Outpatient Neurology

Consultation

Education

MD/DO in Neurology

Job description

Physician - Behavioral NeurologistThe University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a full-time Behavioral Neurologist to join its dynamic team and support the department's mission of delivering the highest quality patient care while advancing teaching, research, and academic excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to improve access to neurological care across Kansas through innovative telehealth initiatives and statewide specialty care collaboration, with a commitment to **keeping care close to home whenever clinically appropriate** while ensuring patients have access to the advanced specialty care available through an academic health system.**About the Position:*** Participate in the development and implementation of coordinated specialty care networks designed to improve access to high-demand neurological services across rural and underserved regions of the state of Kansas.* Collaborate on statewide assessments of specialty care gaps, utilizing population health data to optimize care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and inform scalable best practices for neurological services.* Partner with health system and community stakeholders to advance physician integration, care coordination, and workforce development initiatives that strengthen local healthcare delivery, support community-based services, and improve access to neurological diagnostic and therapeutic resources.* Dedicate a portion of clinical effort to providing telehealth neurology services that expand access to specialty care for rural and underserved communities throughout Kansas.* Attend on the General Neurology consult service.* Provide comprehensive outpatient neurology care.**Required Qualifications:*** MD or DO* Board certified/eligible in Neurology* Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri**Benefits and Compensation:*** Generous retirement contribution* Relocation assistance* Health, dental, vision insurance with day one coverage* CME allowance* LTD/STD and life insurance* Professional liability coverage with tail coverage**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 and Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at [e-mail] or call 913.951.7748.