Physician - OB/GYN Gynecological Oncology

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

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About The Position

Gynecologic Oncologist- OBGYN The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , is seeking a full-time Gynecologic Oncologist who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center. Our division is comprised of four gynecologic oncologists with additional outpatient and inpatient advanced practice providers, and an accredited gynecologic oncology fellowship (one/year - 3-year fellowship). We have grown an expansive clinical trials program, actively recruiting to investigator-initiated, NRG, and NCI-based clinical trials ranging from early to late phase, being one of a few institutions with gynecologic oncology physician led early phase trials. We have congenial working relationships with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, genetic counselors, division specialist pharmacists, palliative care physicians and surgical oncologists. The selected physician will join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology which includes over thirty faculty, twenty-one residents and seven fellows to provide evidence-based quality care. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Gynecologic Oncology Division has a long track record of excellence in patient care and promotes an environment for professional mentorship. The practice is active both clinically and academically, with a very busy surgical schedule, sizeable clinical trials portfolio and cutting-edge translational research opportunities. Educational conferences include tumor boards, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, and weekly didactic opportunities. The position provides a competitive benefits package. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. We seek individuals who will actively contribute to our core values of clinical and academic excellence, innovation, and developing a welcoming community for all. About the Position: Clinical effort will be in the range of 50 - 80% in combination with work in other academic and service missions for a 1.0 FTE position. Maintain a gynecologic oncology practice. Write referral letters and documentation for patient records as appropriate. The patient-care duties will involve training of medical students, residents and fellows. Provide lectures to faculty, fellows, residents and students. Initiate and participate in research studies, as well as quality improvement programs related to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the subspecialty of Gynecologic Oncology. Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the institution. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Requirements

MD degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Completion of ACGME- accredited Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Nice To Haves

Experience in gynecologic oncology with experience in minimally invasive surgery highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain a gynecologic oncology practice.
Write referral letters and documentation for patient records as appropriate.
The patient-care duties will involve training of medical students, residents and fellows.
Provide lectures to faculty, fellows, residents and students.
Initiate and participate in research studies, as well as quality improvement programs related to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the subspecialty of Gynecologic Oncology.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the institution.
An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.