Physician - Nocturnist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Retirement contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Medicine, Olathe Campus, seeks a full-time Nocturnist to support teaching, research, and academic duties at our quaternary referral center. The role offers nocturnal inpatient coverage with day and swing shifts and opportunities for scholarly activity.

As an academic medical center, we support independent research initiatives and collaboration with students and fellows, while providing strong sub-specialty support and broad clinical exposure.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nocturnal inpatient care across services.
• Participate in call duties according to hospitalist practices.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and academic activities with students and fellows.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine

Job description

Position Title

Physician - Nocturnist Bell Hospital, Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Medicine, Olathe Campus, is seeking a full-time Nocturnist who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to deliver comprehensive nocturnal patient care across inpatient services. The hospital medicine service is a shift scheduling model to include day, swing and nocturnist coverage providing continuous inpatient coverage. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on scholarly pursuits, including collaborative education and research activities with students and fellows. For those inclined, independent research initiatives are encouraged. The role also includes participation in call duties, aligning with established practices for hospitalist services, thereby contributing to cohesive and responsive patient care delivery.

As an academic medical center and health system, we offer full sub-specialty support.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Health System - Olathe Campus

With a strong foundation of clinical excellence since 1953, Olathe Medical Center, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is a 300 licensed-bed, acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of services from specialized surgical to advanced medical specialties with the goal of building healthier communities. Together, the health system will continue to provide the highest quality of care close to home, while expanding patients’ access to more comprehensive and integrated care to meet the growing needs of the community and surrounding counties.

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.

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. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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.