"Neurohospitalist - Neurology"

Neurohospitalist - Neurology

Department: SOM KC Neurology Inpatient Neurology

Position Title: Neurohospitalist - Neurology

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a neurohospitalist 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 inpatient care setting. Candidates will provide care and consultative services of acute neurological disorders. Schedules are structured with 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: MD/DO

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Licensure or Certifications:

• Eligible for licensure in Kansas
• Board-Eligible or Certified in Neurology

Work 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

Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Neurohospitalist---Neurology_JR008837 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008837.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.