About this role
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Physician - Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Oncology - Unaccredited FellowThe University of Kansas Health System, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, is seeking an Unaccredited Fellow, Junior Faculty member, to join its rapidly growing team of Otorhinolaryngology physicians, fellows and residents. This team works collaboratively to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching and academic responsibilities in a fast-paced and diverse clinical practice.
Position Summary:
This is a one-year Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship, encompassing a full spectrum of Head and Neck Oncology Surgery as well as interdisciplinary management of these patients. Clinical and research involvement.
Job Duties:
Involved as a primary or assisting surgeon on all head and neck oncology surgeries. Sees inpatient and outpatient clinical patients for various presenting complaints as it pertains to Otolaryngology. Participates in ENT call pool of faculty members taking staff call and acts as a teaching physician resource for the residents. Supervises residents on call and serves as an attending surgeon for urgent and emergent procedures during the on-call time. Has didactic teaching responsibilities including resident/medical student lectures and one or two presentations at Grand Rounds.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Required Qualifications:
- MD, DO or equivalent
- Completion of ACGME-approved Otolaryngology residency
- Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology
- Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Benefits and compensation:
- Generous retirement contribution
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- 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. For more information, visit www.KansasHealthSystem.com.
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, please submit CV:
Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
(913) 951-7748
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-49891Important 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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Other facts
About The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.
With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.
We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
What you'll do
- The fellow will be involved as a primary or assisting surgeon on head and neck oncology surgeries and will see both inpatient and outpatient clinical patients. They will also participate in the ENT call pool, supervise residents, and have didactic teaching responsibilities.
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