Physician - Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology: Hepatology

Position Title Physician - Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology: Hepatology Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology: Hepatology Position Title Physician - Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology: Hepatology The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is seeking a Transplant Hepatologist to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s quaternary referral center. The candidate should be fellowship-trained, board certified or equivalent, and eligible for licensure in Kansas. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. About the position: Manage all aspects of liver disease. Essential functions include upper endoscopy procedure, colonoscopy, liver biopsies, as well as patient visits in the outpatient clinic and providing inpatient consultative services. Serve as a clinical educator to GI fellows, residents, and medical students. Engage in clinical or basic science research. Gastroenterology team comprised of 14 GI faculty, 7 Transplant Hepatologists (10 total Hepatology Faculty), 2 IBD Faculty and 20 APPs. Endoscopy suites (Main campus - 6 and ASC/other outpatient center - 4; with expansion, we will have additional rooms). Call is every 5 weeks. Participate in educational conferences. Benefits and compensation: Recent increase in overall compensation package. Generous retirement contribution. Relocation assistance. 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. 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! Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at ddeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-33492 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.