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The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Dermatology, is seeking a full-time Dermatologist to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic academic environment where exceptional patient care, education, and research are seamlessly integrated. The clinic is located in Overland Park, Kansas, and provides an outstanding setting to build a rewarding clinical practice within one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City serves as both an academic medical center and a regional referral destination, caring for patients from across the Midwest who seek advanced diagnostics and innovative dermatologic care. We offer an exceptionally competitive compensation and benefits package.

About the Position

• Comprehensive Clinical Practice: Engage in a broad scope of dermatology, from high-volume general (“bread and butter”) dermatology to the management of medically complex cases.
• Robust Clinical Support: Physicians are supported by a dedicated care team that includes a scribe, registered nurse, and medical assistant, with an excellent staffing ratio of 2.5 FTE support staff per 1.0 FTE physician.
• Research & Innovation: Opportunities are available to participate in clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, or to pursue independent research interests, based on your career goals.
• Academic Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues across the Division, Department, and School of Medicine while teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Professional Growth: Physicians may expand their practice into advanced subspecialty areas such as Immunodermatology, Complex Medical and Inpatient Dermatology, Dermato-Oncology, and Transplant Dermatology. A Clinician–Investigator Track is also available for interested candidates.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatology residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
• Prior clinical experience in dermatology preferred

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, 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, Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. 

For additional information or to apply, please contact Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]  or (913) 951-7748. 

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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 [email protected].

• 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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