Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Division of Hepatology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered Hepatology care, including evaluation and treatment of pre- and post-operative liver transplant patients and patients with general Hepatology needs. The position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and supports the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions. In a clinical educator role, the faculty member educates medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees caring for inpatients. The position also provides consultative services for patients cared for by other faculty members and contributes to research, educational, and clinical initiatives related to the faculty member’s areas of interest and expertise. The individual participates in scholarly and academic activities that advance the missions of the division and institution.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized clinical, educational, and/or research services within the area of expertise using current, evidence-based practices and techniques.
Deliver comprehensive services across clinical settings, classroom environments, laboratory settings, or a combination of these settings.
Provide patient-centered Hepatology care, including evaluation and treatment of pre- and post-operative liver transplant patients and patients with general Hepatology needs.
Provide consultative services for patients cared for by other faculty members.
Educate medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees caring for inpatients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, research groups, academic programs, and institutional partners to support patient care, program development, innovation, and scholarly activity.
Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of learners, students, trainees, and other designated groups.
Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, teaching rounds, seminars, and other academic activities as assigned.
Contribute to research, educational, and clinical initiatives related to areas of interest and expertise.
Participate in scholarly and academic activities that advance the missions of the division and institution.
Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in the area of specialization, including clinical practice, procedural skills, teaching, and/or research focus.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time, accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).