Physician - Internal Medicine: Geriatrics
Nelson, NELSON, New Zealand
Physician - Internal Medicine: Geriatrics page is loaded Physician - Internal Medicine: Geriatrics Apply locations Kansas City, KS time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-28232 Position Title Physician - Internal Medicine: GeriatricsMedical Pavilion Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Internal Medicine: Geriatrics Responsibilities: Physician – Geriatric Medicine
The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Geriatric Medicine, is seeking a faculty member 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.
Required Qualifications:
Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
Geriatric Fellowship
About the Job:
Provide medical care for Internal Medicine patients. Provide consultative services for patients cared for by other faculty members at KUMC.
Serve in a clinician educator role with responsibility for teaching Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents and medical students in clinical settings.
You will be scheduled as a part of our geriatric team 40 hours per week, and you will be assigned to sessions in our outpatient clinics as well as coverage in the Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Participate in regular educational and administrative conferences as directed by immediate supervisor, including participation on subcommittees relevant to area of practice or education.
Engage and collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals to implement an Age Friendly Health System Initiative and participate as a member of the Landon Center on Aging, which supports community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.
Contribute to various educational and clinical initiatives related to specific areas of interest and expertise.
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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
For more information, please contact Ann Terry at [email protected] .
Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-28232 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.
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