University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.  UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO. known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, University Health, and University Health Physicians seek a staff faculty member. The individual should have the clinical, academic, and personal skills to contribute to an active academic section. Position requires MD/DO/MBBS degree, entry-level and mid-career applicants considered; must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Rheumatology.

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• RVU based incentive plan
• Teaching opportunities to residents and medical students
• Clinical Research opportunities
• Adequate volume of patients
• Work friendly environment with supporting staff
• Rheumatology Clinic Pharmacist Support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified institution

DEPARTMENT

Salary commensurate with background and academic rank. H1B applicants are welcome to apply.  J1 applicants with a 2027 hire date are welcome to apply but we can no longer consider J1 applicants for 2026 hire dates. The Department of Medicine is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.