Physician- Trauma Surgeon

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Surgery, is seeking a Trauma Surgeon with training and interest in General and Acute Care Surgery. Qualified candidates must possess an interest in providing elective surgical care to complex patients in support of the group’s rapidly growing elective surgical practice. The Acute Care Surgery service includes weekly rotations through complex elective general surgery clinic, emergency general surgery, surgical critical care and manages a high volume of severely injured patients at a high performing Level 1 Trauma Center. Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and a strong interest in supporting the academic missions of the Department through education, research, and/or outreach. The ideal candidate will enjoy being a part of a fast-paced, busy, high volume and high producing group. We see a broad spectrum of blunt and penetrating trauma. Strong APP support and a collaborative culture with mentorship are provided, creating an equitable, positive work environment with time for family and personal interests.

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Completion of Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery
• Board certified/eligible in Trauma Surgery
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Interest in providing elective surgical care to complex patients.
• Interest in supporting the academic missions of the Department through education, research, and/or outreach.
• Excellent clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective surgical care to complex patients.
• Support the group’s rapidly growing elective surgical practice.
• Participate in weekly rotations through complex elective general surgery clinic.
• Manage emergency general surgery cases.
• Provide surgical critical care.
• Manage a high volume of severely injured patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Support the academic missions of the Department through education, research, and/or outreach.

Benefits

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability coverage

What This Job Offers

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