Physician – Trauma Surgeon

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CME and professional development

LTD/STD and life insurance

Professional liability coverage

Generous retirement contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) seeks a board-eligible/board-certified trauma surgeon for a full-time faculty role with a focus on General and Acute Care Surgery. The Division supports a high-volume clinical environment at our Level I trauma center and emphasizes teaching, research, and program development.

Qualified candidates will have fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery and a strong commitment to education, scholarly activity, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO trained physician with board-eligibility or board-certification in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery or Surgical Critical Care is required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care surgical services in a high-volume Level I center.
• Engage in teaching, research, and program development within the department.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance academic scholarship and resident education.

Skills

General surgery

Acute Care Surgery

Surgical Critical Care

Medical licensure eligibility

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician – Trauma Surgeon

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) and the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center are seeking a board-eligible/board-certified academic surgeon. This is a full-time faculty position and requires fellowship training and an interest in General and Acute Care Surgery. The Division offers a dynamic, high-volume clinical environment supported by the region’s longest-standing American College of Surgeons Verified Level I Trauma Center and the only ACS Verified Center for Emergency General Surgery, with approximately 2,800 trauma admissions and nearly 2,600 emergency general surgery patient encounters annually. Faculty benefit from a collegial, team-based practice model and opportunities for academic involvement through teaching, research, quality improvement, and program development.

Qualified candidates will have completed fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery and demonstrate a strong commitment to the full spectrum of acute care surgery, including trauma, emergency general surgery, and the elective surgical management of complex patients. Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills, a collaborative and patient-centered approach to care, and a strong interest in supporting the academic mission of the Department through education, research, and community outreach.

A strong commitment to the academic mission is essential, as the position requires active engagement in clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research within the field of General Surgery and Acute Care Surgery. Applicants will be expected to collaborate across disciplines to advance innovative research initiatives, drive scholarly productivity, and contribute regularly to peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Furthermore, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the education of medical students and the mentorship of General Surgery residents across inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings. A genuine passion for teaching, hands-on curriculum development, quality improvement, and fostering the next generation of academic surgeons is highly desired.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and either Acute Care Surgery or Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous annual CME and professional development 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. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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. As part of a growing, integrated health system, our network of hospitals and ambulatory care locations spans the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering physicians opportunities to practice clinical excellence, participate in academic and community medicine, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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 for the 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, 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, and Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

816.419.4523

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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.