Physician - Rhinology And Skull Base Otolaryngologist (Clinician Scientist)

Position Title

Physician- Rhinology and Skull Base Otolaryngologist (Clinician Scientist)

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Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician- Rhinology and Skull Base Otolaryngologist (Clinician Scientist)

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is actively recruiting a full-time fellowship trained, board-certified or board-eligible Rhinology and Skull Base Otolaryngologist, Clinician-Scientist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, to provide surgical and non-surgical management of sinonasal disease, providing medical and surgical interventions for rhinologic conditions, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and nasal reconstruction and surgery for anterior skull base disorders. This individual will join a clinically and academically productive Rhinology and Skull Base division of two surgeons who work with a team of skull base neurosurgeons. 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 all in Kansas City.

Preference will be given to those individuals who have significant interest and background in research and are interested in a clinician-scientist position, dividing their time between clinical and research activities, educating residents, medical students and fellows and engaging in 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.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in Otolaryngology
• Must be Board Certified/Eligible in Otolaryngology
• Fellowship training in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Expertise in surgical and nonsurgical management of rhinologic and anterior skull base disorders
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:

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

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, 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.

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 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).

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, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information, please submit CV and letter of interest to:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-48820

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.

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