Physician - Cardiology: Electrophysiologist

Heart Center

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Physician - Cardiology: Electrophysiologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, is seeking a clinically oriented and energetic Cardiac Electrophysiologist to join the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology.

The prospective faculty will join 10 electrophysiologists and is expected to play an integral role supporting the clinical expansion including outreach in the Kansas City metro, as well as research and teaching activities of the division. The Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Program at The University of Kansas Health System is one of the most comprehensive and busiest EP programs in the country performing all complex interventional electrophysiology procedures. We are consistently ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Top 50 hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery.

About the EP Program

• Performs > 3,500 cardiac EP procedures with 50-50 mix of device and ablation procedures per year (~800 AF ablations, ~550 Watchman Implants, ~100 lead extractions, ~ 175 PVC/VT Ablations)
• Provides advanced cardiac care including a busy advanced heart failure and transplant program on our academic medical center campus
• Several ongoing industry and investigator-initiated trials
• Active ACGME clinical cardiac EP fellowship training program
• Supports a one-year non-accredited, arrhythmia fellowship with core focus on cardiac EP research.
• Participation in educational conferences 
• Academic appointment through The University of Kansas School of Medicine

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Board certified / eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri  

Benefits and compensation 

• Generous retirement contribution  
• Relocation assistance  
• Health, dental, vision insurance available day one
• CME allowance  
• LTD/STD and Life insurance  
• Professional liability insurance including tail 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 The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma center. Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety, and well-being of those we serve. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group.

  

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.   

For more information, please submit your CV to: 

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter 

[email protected] 

913.951.7748 cell 

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56958

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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