Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist - Malignant Hematology

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics is seeking a Hematologist with a focus on malignant hematology to join its expanding team. This position requires providing medical care for both outpatient and inpatient services for patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and related disorders. The malignant hematology physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, transplant specialists, nurses, and advanced practice providers, to ensure coordinated patient care. The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Requirements

BE/BC in Internal Medicine
BE/BC in Hematology/Medical Oncology
Ability to be licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri

Responsibilities

Providing medical care for both outpatient and inpatient services for patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and related disorders
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, transplant specialists, nurses, and advanced practice providers, to ensure coordinated patient care
Participation in clinical trials, research initiatives, and quality improvement projects to advance the field of malignant hematology
Providing inpatient and outpatient care for patients with acute and long-term complications of hematologic cancers
Supervise, mentor, and teach hematology/oncology fellows, residents, and medical students
Actively engage in departmental and institutional activities such as tumor boards, case conferences, and continuing medical education programs