Physician- Trauma Surgeon

Position Title Physician

• Trauma Surgeon Days
• Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary /

Career Interest:

Physician

• Trauma Surgeon The Department of Acute Care Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an additional BC/BE surgeon for full time faculty position with training and interest in General and Acute Care Surgery.

Qualified candidates will have completed fellowship training in surgical critical care or acute care surgery and must possess an interest in providing elective surgical care to complex patients in support of the group's rapidly growing elective surgical practice. Current call rotation is 1:8 with an annual volume of approximately 2800 trauma admissions, and nearly 2600 emergency general surgery patient contacts this year. Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and a strong interest in supporting the academic missions of the Department through education, research, and/or outreach.

Opportunity details:

The ideal candidate will enjoy being a part of a fast-paced, busy, high volume and high producing group. 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. We see a broad spectrum of blunt and penetrating trauma. Strong APP support. Collaborative culture with mentorship. Equitable, positive work environment with time for family and personal interests.

Benefits and Compensation:

• 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.

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter 816.419.4523 Aterry2@kumc.edu

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-53802 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

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