Physician - Otorhinolaryngologist

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Kansas Health System is actively recruiting a 0.6 FTE, board-certified/board-eligible Comprehensive Otolaryngologist to join its dedicated team. Position will primarily be providing clinical and surgical comprehensive otolaryngology services at the Kansas City VA although other locations may be considered.   We prioritize collaboration, community care, and patient-centered excellence.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive otolaryngology outpatient and surgical services as well as being involved in resident education.   Adult otolaryngology call coverage is shared among 20+ academic physician group at the University of Kansas, St Lukes hospital, KC VA and University Health. 

Preference will be given to candidates with strong clinical and surgical experience.

Required Qualifications: 

• MD or DO
• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Otolaryngology
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in Otolaryngology 
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:

• Generous retirement contribution?
• Relocation assistance?
• Health, dental, vision insurance?with coverage beginning day one
• CME allowance?for professional development, conference?attendance?and educational?expenses
• LTD/STD and Life insurance?
• Professional liability insurance

About The Kansas City VA:

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is located on a 40-acre campus in Kansas City, Missouri. For more than 75 years, it has served the health care needs of nearly 200,000 Veterans throughout the Kansas City region. The medical center is a 142-bed tertiary care hospital offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, providing comprehensive, high-quality care to the Veterans it serves.

About Kansas City, MO:

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and anchors a metropolitan area of more than 2.2 million residents, offering the amenities of a major metropolitan region while maintaining an approachable, community-focused atmosphere.

The city is known for its vibrant arts and culture, featuring the renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the historic 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, a thriving performing arts scene centered around the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and numerous galleries, festivals, and live music venues that celebrate the city's rich jazz heritage.

Sports enthusiasts enjoy year-round excitement with the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Kansas City Royals (MLB), Sporting Kansas City (MLS), and Kansas City Current (NWSL). The region also hosts major collegiate sporting events and has become a premier destination for national and international sporting competitions. 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.

Combined with a cost of living below the national average, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, extensive parks and trails, and a central U.S. location with convenient travel access, Kansas City offers physicians and their families an outstanding place to live, work, and thrive.  Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(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, 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, 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 and Kansas City Mavericks.

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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.

Visit Think KC for detailed information!