Physician - Medical Oncologist

Days - Full Time

KUCC - Overland Park

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Medical Oncologist

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KCCC) is seeking board-eligible or board-certified hematology/oncology physician to join its growing, community-based practice. This position would be ideal for physicians who are comfortable seeing a broad range of cancer. While physicians may have areas of particular interest, a balanced and varied patient panel is expected.

The Medical Oncology Division provides compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care to cancer patients; developing novel therapeutic and treatment options through clinical, translational, and molecular research; and educating and training the field’s next generation of cancer experts, with 36 faculty members dedicated to developing innovative treatments for these patients.

The University of Kansas Health System is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, the only one in Kansas and 1 of only 54 in the United States, and for the 12th year, KUCC has been listed among the nation’s top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, making us the only cancer program in the region to receive this recognition.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates should be board- eligible, or board certified in medical oncology or hematology/oncology and completed a fellowship training in hematology or medical oncology. Eligible for medical licensure in both Kansas and Missouri is required.

Ideal candidates will bring a proven track record of outstanding clinical care, innovative and productive research, a demonstrated history or strong promise of securing consistent extramural funding, and a clear commitment to both graduate and medical education.

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation 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 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. 

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55803

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 [email protected].

• 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.

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