Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with rheumatologic conditions in both inpatient and consultative settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students. The position includes providing consultative services for patients managed by other faculty across KU Medical Center and contributing to clinical, educational, and research initiatives aligned with divisional priorities and areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Education: MD/DO or equivalent. 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.
• Certifications/Licenses: Board Certified in Medicine
• Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

Nice To Haves

• Work Experience: Clinical experience in Rheumatology
• Education and/or research experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Excellent Clinical Care
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with rheumatologic diseases.
• Provide inpatient and consultative services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in divisional clinical coverage as assigned.
• Education and Supervision
• Teach and supervise Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Provide bedside teaching and formal didactic instruction.
• Evaluate trainee performance and contribute to curriculum development as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical role model and mentor.
• Research and Scholarly Activity
• Initiate and participate in clinical research projects.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and divisional academic efforts.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research and educational endeavors.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree