Physician - Endocrinologist

Days - Full Time

Cambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Endocrinologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Endocrinology, has a faculty position for an Endocrinologist, who will join our team at the region’s leading quaternary referral center. This is a role for someone who wants to balance high-complexity clinical care with a genuine passion for teaching and clinical research.

In this position, you will manage a diverse patient panel in an ambulatory setting and provide inpatient consults in an academic environment; you’ll be working closely with medical students, residents, and fellows to help shape their clinical skills. You’ll also have the resources to stay active in research, from clinical trials to grant-funded studies, within our Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Genetics.

About the Job:

• Provide high-level endocrine care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Manage complex cases and participate in call rotation
• Participate in division research and clinical trials
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to include fellows, residents and medical students as well as certified diabetic educators and advanced practice providers to improve patient outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Board Certified or Eligible in Endocrinology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:  

• Competitive compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision 
• CME allowance 
• LTD/STD and life insurance 
• Professional liability insurance

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

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

Cell 913.951.7748

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-52872

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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