Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Hospitalist)
About The Position
This Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for hospitalized patients in the Pediatrics Unit. The role includes delivering evidence-based care in inpatient settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient health and safety. In addition, the Clinical Assistant Professor will plan an active role in the education and training of residents, medical students, and fellows as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement and scholarly activities. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education, training and mentorship of learners including medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The individual also contributes to departmental and divisional academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, quality improvement initiatives, committee service, institutional meetings, other activities that advance the missions of the department, division and institution.
Requirements
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
- Board eligible (BE) or Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients at The University of Kansas Health System’s main campus.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment and care plans based on current clinical evidence and patient needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support patient health, safety, continuity of care, and other clinical initiatives.
- Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other designated learners in inpatient pediatric care and related areas.
- Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, teaching rounds, seminars, case conferences, committees, and other academic activities as assigned.
- Engage in departmental, divisional, and institutional quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pediatric care.
- Participate in scholarly activities and research aligned with the mission and priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and Division of General Pediatrics.
- Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical expertise and fulfill applicable institutional and professional requirements.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
- 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
- additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
