Physician - Rheumatologist

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology, is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist to join its dynamic team and support the department's mission of delivering the highest quality patient care while advancing teaching, research, and academic excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to improve access to rheumatologic care across Kansas through innovative telehealth initiatives and statewide specialty care collaboration, with a commitment to keeping care close to home whenever clinically appropriate while ensuring patients have access to the advanced specialty care available through an academic health system. The Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology offers a collegial and well-supported practice environment with 22 physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers. Physicians are supported by dedicated nursing staff, including 1:1 RN support, multiple LPNs and Medical Assistants, and four clinical PharmDs. Additional resources include two infusion therapy units, a fully integrated clinical trials program, and access to musculoskeletal ultrasound. The Division's size and depth of expertise foster collaboration while supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care across the region.

Requirements

MD, DO or equivalent
Board certified/board eligible in Rheumatology
Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of coordinated specialty care networks designed to improve access to high-demand rheumatology services across rural and underserved regions of the state of Kansas.
Collaborate on statewide assessments of specialty care gaps, utilizing population health data to optimize care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and inform scalable best practices for rheumatology services.
Partner with health system and community stakeholders to advance physician integration, care coordination, and workforce development initiatives that strengthen local healthcare delivery, support community-based services, and improve access to rheumatology resources.
Dedicate a portion of clinical effort to providing telehealth rheumatology services that expand access to specialty care for rural and underserved communities throughout Kansas.
Attend on the rheumatology consult service.
Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatologic care.