Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine
- Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology ----- Medicine
- Allergy Immun Rheum

Assistant Professor
- Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

Academic

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with rheumatologic conditions in both inpatient and consultative settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students. The position includes providing consultative services for patients managed by other faculty across KU Medical Center and contributing to clinical, educational, and research initiatives aligned with divisional priorities and areas of expertise.

• Provide Excellent Clinical Care:
  Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with rheumatologic diseases; provide inpatient and consultative services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation; participate in divisional clinical coverage as assigned.
• Education and Supervision:
  Teach and supervise rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students; provide bedside teaching and formal didactic instruction; evaluate trainee performance and contribute to curriculum development; serve as a clinical role model and mentor.
• Research and Scholarly Activity:
  Initiate and participate in clinical research projects; contribute to scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and divisional academic efforts; collaborate with colleagues on research and educational endeavors.
• Note:
  
  This description is not exhaustive and responsibilities may evolve.

• Education:
  
  MD/DO or equivalent.
• Certifications and Licenses:
  Board Certified in Medicine;
  Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Clinical experience in Rheumatology and/or educational and research experience.
• Work Experience:
  
  Clinical experience in Rheumatology and/or education and/or research experience.

Resume/CV and Cover Letter. Final candidates may be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records for background check.

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays; one paid discretionary day is available after six months; paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months.
• A retirement program with generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
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• Employee Type:
  Regular Time
• Time Type:
  Full Time

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. -publicpolicie

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