Physician - Academic Rheumatologist and/or Investigator

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Physician - Academic Rheumatologist and/or Investigator

South KC Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology is seeking academically driven Rheumatologists and investigators to join our growing team. This position supports our mission of delivering exceptional patient care while fostering excellence in teaching, research, and academic scholarship.

The Division is comprised of sections of Allergy/Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, with 22 physicians and 2 Physician Assistants.  The Division’s outstanding clinical support includes 4 clinical PharmDs, 1 on 1 RN support for each physician, and several LPNs and MAs.

Our Fellowships train 6 Rheumatology and 4 Allergy/Immunology fellows.  The division has its own fully supported Clinical Trials Unit. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is actively utilized in the clinic and is incorporated in the fellows’ curriculum.  Several subspecialty clinics provide disease-oriented care in collaboration with other disciplines. Two Infusion Therapy Units work closely with the Division.

Academic appointments will be determined based on qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with strong support for professional development and career advancement, and faculty appointment to the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Preferred candidate: PhD, MD/PhD and/or physicians with expertise in clinical, basic or translational research.

About Kansas City and The University of Kansas Health System: 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.

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Kansas Hospital is a 1293-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. The health system is ranked in the top 50 in several specialties and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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 in 2026! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact: Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter DDeskin@kumc.edu Cell 913.951.7748

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-29939

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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