Physician – Geriatric Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation package

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Robust CME allowance

LTD/STD and Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, is seeking a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the department's mission of delivering high-quality care for older adults, while advancing teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s quaternary referral center.

As a clinician educator, you will balance inpatient consultations with skilled nursing facility coverage and lead hands-on teaching for geriatrics fellows, internal medicine

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Geriatric Fellowship or Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities.
• Deliver hands-on teaching to Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in educational and administrative conferences to align with departmental goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary teams in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging.

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, is seeking a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of older adult care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s quaternary referral center.

This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide optimal medical care to older adult patients at The University of Kansas Health System, while also delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings.

As part of our dedicated geriatric team, the faculty member will balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities. Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences, as guided by your immediate supervisor, will ensure ongoing professional development and alignment with departmental goals. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.

There are multiple reasons why one should consider a career in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Kansas Health System:

• Faculty are leading a geriatrics-friendly transformation of one of the largest health care systems in the United States. Geriatrics was ranked #32 in the country, the 14th year in a row that geriatric care at The University of Kansas Health System has been ranked in the top 50 in the nation.

• Our research in geroscience is bringing knowledge from the lab to the community and is anchored at the Landon Center on Aging, and actively collaborates with the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

• Our researchers are investigating the basic biology of aging as well as community-based studies to improve functional capacity – both physical and cognitive — in older adults.

• Our division offers Geriatrics fellowships as well as interdisciplinary training opportunities with experiences at KUMC and the Kansas City VA and in regional and rural communities.

Moreover, geriatrics division faculty will have the opportunity to contribute actively to various educational and clinical initiatives aligned with your specific areas of interest and expertise, fostering innovation and excellence in patient care and education. This role promises a dynamic environment where compassionate care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration converge to promote optimal healthcare outcomes and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Geriatric Fellowship or Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics

Benefits and compensation:

• Generous compensation package

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• Robust CME allowance

• LTD/STD and Life insurance

• Professional liability insurance

Additional Highlights:

• Leadership opportunities

• Active GWEP Grant

• Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration

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, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

[e-mail]

Cell 816.419.4523

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.