Physician - Rheumatologist

 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.

• 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.

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

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, 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.

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 of 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, 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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at ddeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748.

• 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.

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