Assistant Professor - Laryngology

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides specialized outpatient and surgical care for patients with laryngologic conditions. 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. The faculty member collaborates with laryngology colleagues, speech-language pathologists, and head and neck oncology surgeons to provide patient care across affiliated practice sites. The individual also participates in the education of medical students and residents and contributes to departmental research and scholarly activities.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology.
Completion of, or expected completion of, fellowship training in Laryngology.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in laryngology.
Experience participating in research or scholarly activities.
Experience obtaining competitive external research funding or potential to secure external funding.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and surgical laryngology services at The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice sites.
Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, head and neck oncology surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in the evaluation and management of patients.
Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and other learners.
Submit required clinical billing information within one day of outpatient clinic visits or surgical procedures and close patient encounters within 96 hours.
Participate in departmental research and scholarly activities.
Maintain compliance with the medical staff bylaws and applicable requirements of The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice facilities.

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 457 or 403b retirement programs.