Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

CME allowance

LTD/STD and Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) and the Department of Surgery at KUMC seek an academic colorectal surgeon to join the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. This faculty role focuses on comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant colorectal diseases across KU hospitals and ambulatory sites in the Kansas City area.

The successful candidate will collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists, and engage in education,

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required, or equivalent.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Demonstrated experience in robotic colorectal surgery and advanced lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the states of Kansas and Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant colorectal diseases, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endoscopic procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other surgical specialists.
• Participate in education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows and contribute to the department’s academic mission.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes-based studies.

Skills

Robotic colorectal surgery

Endoscopy

Academic medicine

Education

MD/DO

Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Position Title

Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Surgery: Colorectal

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) and the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) seek an academic colorectal surgeon to join the expanding Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. This faculty position supports the department’s mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care and advance education, research, and innovation within the region’s premier academic health system and quaternary referral center.

The position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with benign and malignant colorectal diseases, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endoscopic procedures, across The University of Kansas Health System’s hospitals and ambulatory sites throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other surgical specialists, to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care for patients with complex colorectal conditions.

As a member of the academic faculty, the successful candidate will actively participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows while contributing to the department’s academic mission. Opportunities include clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, outcomes-based studies, and scholarly activities, including presentations and publications at regional and national meetings, supporting both academic advancement and continued innovation in colorectal surgery.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree required, or equivalent degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery
• Completion of an accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Demonstrated experience in robotic colorectal surgery and advanced lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is required
• Eligible for medical licensure in the states of Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:

• Competitiveoverall compensation 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 by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top hospitals in the United States, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer 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 across several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated ComprehensiveCancer Center.Magnet designation reflects our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

As part of a growing, integrated health system, colorectalsurgeons willhavetheopportunity to practiceacrossmultiple locations throughout the Kansas Cityregion, providing physicians with adiverse and dynamic clinical environment.

About Kansas City:

Kansas City, a metropolitan area of2.3 million people, 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 close to the city’s top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, the National WWI Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architecture.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown, 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, and 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.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

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Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-54748

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.
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