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Job description
Physician - Pediatric NocturnistBell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Nocturnist to join its team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to care for hospitalized pediatric patients in a collaborative, academic environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The Pediatric Nocturnist will provide inpatient care, respond to acute clinical needs, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for patients and their families. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the physician will play an active role in the education and mentorship of pediatric residents, medical students and fellows and will have opportunities to participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement and scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in pediatric inpatient medicine, education and teamwork.
Job Duties Outlined:
Provide expert, patient-centered care for hospitalized patients at TUKHS main campus
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans for Pediatric patients
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational and quality improvement initiatives
Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient Pediatric care and related areas
Participate in departmental, division and institutional meetings, seminars and committees
Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development
Engage in scholarly activities, research and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department's mission
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO or equivalent
Board eligible (BE)/Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas
Benefits and compensation :
Recent increase in overall compensation package
Generous retirement contribution
Relocationassistance
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. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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 of2.3 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 withinclose proximityto the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the 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, and 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! Visit for more information about Kansas City.
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 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 email
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.
Time Type:
Full time
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
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