Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Newborn Nursery Hospitalist)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center provides care for hospitalized newborns across KUMC campuses. The role delivers evidence-based inpatient care, conducts comprehensive newborn assessments, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, to support patient health and safety.

The position also contributes to education and training for residents, medical students, and fellows, and participates in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. The job description notes that duties are a summary rather than an exhaustive list and may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• Maintain required certifications, including NRP.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, patient-centered care for hospitalized newborns across KUMC campuses.
• Participate in delivery attendance when available, in collaboration with neonatology teams.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans for newborn patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient newborn care and related areas.
• Participate in departmental, division, and institutional meetings, seminars, and committees.
• Maintain required certifications, including NRP, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department’s mission.

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 and long-term disability insurance; additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, 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 an employer contribution and additional voluntary 457 or 403b retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

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