Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatric Hospitalist

Department:

SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)

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General Pediatrics

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients at The University of Kansas Health System’s main campus. This position provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric patients within the inpatient setting and supports the clinical, educational, quality improvement, scholarly, and service missions of the department and division.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education, training, and mentorship of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The individual also contributes to departmental and divisional academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, quality improvement initiatives, committee service, institutional meetings, and other activities that advance the missions of the department, division, and institution.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for hospitalized pediatric patients at The University of Kansas Health System’s main campus.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment and care plans based on current clinical evidence and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support patient health, safety, continuity of care, and other clinical initiatives.
• Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other designated learners in inpatient pediatric care and related areas.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, teaching rounds, seminars, case conferences, committees, and other academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in departmental, divisional, and institutional quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pediatric care.
• Participate in scholarly activities and research aligned with the mission and priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and Division of General Pediatrics.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical expertise and fulfill applicable institutional and professional requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education: MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

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

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time