Physician - Endocrinologist

Overview

Position Title:

Physician - Endocrinologist

Location:

Cambridge Tower A, Liberty Hospital

The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Endocrinology, is seeking a faculty Endocrinologist to join its team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of patient care while fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s qua ternary referral center. This position will have clinical responsibilities at both Liberty and Main campuses. This position offers a multifaceted role centered on providing exceptional patient care across ambulatory clinics, inpatient consults, and on-call services, with emphasis on meticulous documentation to ensure comprehensive medical follow-up and timely billing.

The role includes educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and classroom settings, fostering their professional growth and evaluating their progress accordingly. In addition to educational opportunities, this position can evolve to include active involvement in research within the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Genetics, including trials and grant-funded studies. Collaboration within the Division, Department, and School faculty activities is encouraged, tailored to schedule demands.

The selected individual will be appointed at the Assistant Professor level within the Department.

• Provide clinical care across ambulatory clinics, inpatient consults, and on-call services.
• Maintain meticulous documentation for comprehensive medical follow-up and timely billing.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and classroom settings.
• Engage in research opportunities within the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Genetics as available.
• Collaborate with Division, Department, and School faculty on activities that fit schedule demands.

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Fellowship-trained and board certified or board eligible in Endocrinology
• Board certified in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma center. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group.

The City of Liberty, Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City, commonly referred to as the “Northland.” Liberty offers an award-winning public school system, a local college, and a vibrant historic downtown business district with retail, dining, and business offices. The City’s 29 square miles is serviced by excellent local municipal services like police, fire, water, and sewer. With a population of just over 30,000, the city offers economic opportunities, diverse housing, parks, and a friendly community.

Recreation includes parks and trails;
Capitol Federal Sports Complex hosts local, regional, and national tournaments. The community features historic districts and National Register properties.

Location:

just 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.

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. The Health System is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation reflects nursing excellence.

Kansas City is a metropolitan area of 2.3 million people offering diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. The region features walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods and proximity to major attractions, including the Kauffman Center, Union Station, National WWI…