Physician - Pediatric Nocturnist

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Nocturnist to join its team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to care for hospitalized pediatric patients in a collaborative, academic environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The Pediatric Nocturnist will provide inpatient care, respond to acute clinical needs, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for patients and their families. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the physician will play an active role in the education and mentorship of pediatric residents, medical students and fellows and will have opportunities to participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement and scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in pediatric inpatient medicine, education and teamwork.

• Provide expert, patient-centered care for hospitalized patients at TUKHS main campus
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans for Pediatric patients
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational and quality improvement initiatives
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient Pediatric care and related areas
• Participate in departmental, division and institutional meetings, seminars and committees
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development
• Engage in scholarly activities, research and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department's mission

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Board eligible (BE)/Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas

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

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter 

816.419.4523

Aterry2@kumc.edu 

• 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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