Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a full-time General/Headache Neurologist to join its dynamic team on the Liberty Campus. We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about academic excellence, clinical research, and specialized patient care. Appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for general neurology patients with a dedicated focus on headache diagnosis and management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice and education within a collaborative, innovative environment. Outstanding candidates at earlier stages of their careers, as well as experienced specialists, are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• Provide expert care for general neurology patients with a focus on headache diagnosis and management in general and specialty clinics.
• Perform inpatient consultations and supervise continuity clinics.
• Minimal on-call coverage as part of the Liberty team.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in both formal and informal group education settings.
• Engage in scholarly activity and clinical research, including opportunities to participate in clinical trials (encouraged but not required).

Required Qualifications: 

• MD/DO degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency program
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Neurology 
• Eligible for medical licensure in both Missouri and Kansas

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Completion of fellowship training in Headache Medicine

Competitive compensation and benefits package: 

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

About The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus: 

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for over 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma, STEMI and Stroke center. Facility includes a 20-bed Intensive care unit with intensivists. Hospital’s mission is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety, and well-being of those we serve. The hospital has consistently received accolades from the regulatory bodies and rating agencies for its focus on quality and safety Since joining the University of Kansas Health System in July 2024, there have been significant investments made in the infrastructure as well as physician recruitment in addition to opening of the new Cancer Center on campus.   

About Liberty, Missouri: 

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 the best combination of economic opportunities, diverse housing, award winning parks, safe streets and neighborhoods, a variety of things to do and a friendly sense of community.  

Recreation - Home to more than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails offering plenty of opportunity for play and exercise.  

Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a nationally recognized facility that hosts numerous local, regional, and national baseball, softball and soccer tournaments and leagues throughout the year. The national tournaments attract teams from coast to coast. 

History, Arts and Cultural - The community includes seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic places. 

Location - We are just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. 

About Kansas City (located 15 minutes from Liberty): 

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.  A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find 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 opportunities. Kansas City International airport, located in the Northland, was recently redesigned with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights. 

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. 

Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry, Provider Recruiter, at [email protected]. 

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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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