Physician - Geriatric Medicine

Overview

Position Title:

Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Organization:
Bell Hospital, Medical Pavilion
Department:
Division of Geriatric Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, seeks a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering high-quality care for older adults, as well as teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's qua ternary referral center. The role combines clinical care with education and scholarly activity, including shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on teaching in clinical settings.

The faculty member will balance inpatient consultations with coverage in skilled nursing facilities and will regularly participate in educational and administrative conferences as guided by supervision. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary teams is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.

• Balance inpatient consultations and coverage in skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide consultative services to colleagues within the faculty.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in educational and administrative conferences to support professional development and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement initiatives such as the Age Friendly Health System.
• Contribute to the Landon Center on Aging activities integrating community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Geriatric Fellowship or Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics

• Generous compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Robust CME allowance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

• Leadership opportunities
• Active GWEP Grant
• Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration

Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Health System is a large academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center with a mission to lead in discovery, deliver outstanding patient care, and educate healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

The Health System is nationally recognized for quality and safety across specialties and is known for centers such as the Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation reflects nursing excellence.

Kansas City is a metropolitan area of 2.3 million with a vibrant cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a high quality of life. The region offers a range of amenities and opportunities, including major cultural institutions, sports, and recreational activities.

For more information contact:
Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

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Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition : R-38312

• 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.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the recruiters to request an Accommodation Request form.
• Employment is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution program and signing the DRP agreement.

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