Department:

SOM KC Neurology

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Inpatient Neurology

Position Title:

Neurohospitalist

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a general neurologist to join its dynamic team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care. Candidates fresh out of training as well as experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

In this role, candidates will diagnose, treat, and manage neurology patients in an ambulatory setting. They will share on-call coverage with other neurologists, maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

In this role, candidates will diagnose, treat, and manage neurology patients in an inpatient setting. They provide care and consultative services of acute neurological disorders. Schedules are structured with on a “7 days on/7 days off” model with the option for additional shifts per month or outpatient clinic for additional compensation. Candidates may be involved with clinical teaching and research if desired. Responsibilities also include duties assigned by the Department Chair or that are otherwise typically expected of a physician in the Department.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Provide care for neurology patients in the inpatient setting.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage these patients in the hospital and on call.
• Participate in on-call coverage.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows in patient care settings in formal and informal group education formats.
• Minimally participate in scholarly activity derived from clinical activities.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education: MD/DO 

Licensure or Certifications:

·         Eligible for licensure in Kansas

·         Board-Eligible or Certified in Neurology

Experience:

·         Neurology Residency training

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time