Academic Gastroenterologist - Top Academic Health System - Kansas City

Gastroenterologist -IBD Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, has a faculty position opening for a Gastroenterologist with advanced training or extensive clinical experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, who will join the team and 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.

Successful candidate will be:

• Fellowship-trained and board certified or equivalent in Gastroenterology.
• Experienced in Inflammatory Disease and/or trained at a major Inflammatory Disease treatment center.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. 

The University of Kansas Health System offers state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of disciplines, with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures that include ERCP, EUS, endoluminal stenting, endotherapy for Barrett’s esophagus and other advanced endoscopic procedures.  Integrated medical and surgical ICU with outstanding subspecialty services and busy bariatric and colorectal surgery programs.

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist will help to build our expanding multidisciplinary IBD clinic with social worker, clinical pharmacists and psychiatry support, and will also participate in our Advanced IBD Training Program and ACGME GI Fellowship Training Program, with protected time for academic activities such as teaching and research.  Duties primarily include a mixture of clinical and endoscopy time.

About the position:

• Full spectrum of general gastroenterology, including upper and lower endoscopy procedures; combined clinic and hospital-based practice, and hospital call rotation to cover inpatient and ED consults.
• Serve as a clinical educator to GI fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Opportunities to engage in clinical trials and research.
• Gastroenterology team comprised of 16 GI faculty, 7 Transplant Hepatologists (10 total Hepatology Faculty), 3 IBD Faculty and 20 APPs (2 of which are exclusive to IBD).
• Endoscopy suites at multiple locations with planned expansion in 2024.
• Participate in educational conferences.

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package.
• Generous retirement contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Health, dental, vision.
• 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.

Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at ddeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748.

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 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 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, Kansas Speedway, 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!

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Kansas City offers a wealth of cultural, educational and entertainment amenities in a vibrant, diverse community. 

Combine that with all the affordability and charm of the Midwest,and Kansas City emerges as a truly wonderful place to live.

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