Physician - Behavioral Neurologist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

Retirement contribution

LTD/STD insurance

Tail coverage

Professional liability coverage with尾

Tail coverage

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Neurology Department seeks a full-time Behavioral Neurologist to advance clinical care, teaching, and research across Kansas. The role emphasizes telehealth and statewide collaboration to expand access to specialty neurology services.

You will develop coordinated specialty care networks, contribute to population-health driven initiatives, and provide outpatient neurology care while attending the General Neurology consult service.

Qualifications

• MD or DO board-certified/eligible in Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement coordinated specialty care networks to improve access to neurological services.
• Collaborate on statewide assessments of specialty care gaps using population health data.
• Provide telehealth neurology services to expand access for rural and underserved communities.
• Attend General Neurology consult service and provide comprehensive outpatient neurology care.

Education

MD or DO Board certified/eligible in Neurology

Job description

Position Title: Physician - Behavioral Neurologist, KU Clinical Research Center 4350

Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Behavioral Neurologist

The 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.

Time Type

Full time

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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.