Job Description
Position Title Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Oncology Rehabilitation
KUCC - East - Lee's Summit
Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Oncology Rehabilitation
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a board eligible/board certified physiatrist for a full-time faculty position with training and interest in Oncology Rehabilitation. This individual will be hired at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor (tenure or non-tenure track) based on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and expertise in Oncology Rehabilitation, including lymphedema management and pain management.
Join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care and to growing innovative rehabilitation services for oncology patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help expand and advance the Oncology Rehabilitation Program within The University of Kansas Health System, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in both the Kansas City metropolitan area and the state of Kansas.
Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to education and research. Both clinical and basic science research are encouraged and supported, with laboratory facilities available to facilitate scholarly activity. All faculty members are expected to take an active role in the integrated PM&R residency program as well as the Oncology Rehabilitation fellowship program.
Required Qualifications: - MD or DO
- Board eligible / board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Preferred Qualifications: - Fellowship training in Oncology Rehabilitation
Benefits and Compensation: - Recent increase in overall compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 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. 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.
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, 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 for more information about Kansas City.
For more information contact: Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
816.419.4523
Aterry2@kumc.edu
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: R-47630
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 asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
- 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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Full time, Relocation package,