Physician – Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision

CME allowance

LTD/STD and life insurance

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking an academically oriented Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. This is a full-time appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professorial rank on either the tenured or non-tenure clinical track, depending on qualifications.

The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a sub specialization practice model, performing over 5.5 million tests

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MD-PhD degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Sign out ENT pathology and lead Head & Neck cases.
• Participate in 1–2 additional subspecialty areas.
• Perform general surgical pathology frozen sections.
• Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow training.
• Develop research projects aligned with personal interests.

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Board certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP

Eligible for medical licensure in KS and MO

Fellowship training in Head & Neck/ENT Pathology

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician – Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking an academically oriented Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. This is a full-time appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professorial rank on either the tenured or non-tenure clinical track, depending on qualifications.

The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a sub specialization practice model, performing over 5.5 million tests and accessioning over 56,000 surgical pathology cases annually with a large case variety. There is an active ENT surgery department, with around 2000 ENT cases per year. The University of Kansas Health System is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the department and within the Medical Center.

In additionto ENT diagnostic sign out, the successful candidate will participate in 1-2 additional subspecialtyareas, general surgical pathology frozen section services, and contribute to medicalstudent,resident,and fellowtraining,and develop research projectsreflective of theirowninterests.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O. degree
• Board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training, or practice experience, in Head & Neck/ENT Pathology

Competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability 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 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 hosted the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

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.