Physician – Academic Laryngologist Faculty Position

Physician – Academic Laryngologist Faculty Position

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is seeking a full-time fellowship-trained Laryngologist to join our thriving, multidisciplinary Voice, Airway and Swallowing program. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding clinical practice while contributing to one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is an academic and regional referral center. Patients come from all over the Midwest Region for advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments. Practice sites will include The University of Kansas Health System, as well as our affiliated sites of the Kansas City VA and University Health Medical Center.

Preference will be given to those individuals who have strong clinical experience and an interest in research, educating residents, medical students and fellows and scholarly activities. There are a considerable number of clinical trials and funded translational research within the division, and the Department has the resources and infrastructure to support a candidate who currently holds or has the potential for securing competitive external funding.

The University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to being broadly diverse and inclusive. Our compensation and benefits package is exceptionally competitive.

• MD, DO or equivalent degree
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in Otolaryngology
• Board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology
• Completion of Laryngology fellowship
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

• Generous retirement contributions
• Relocation Assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

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, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

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