Physician - Neurologist - Family Medicine Geriatrics

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is seeking a full-time neurologist, or family medicine physician with geriatrics fellowship, to join our growing team. The successful candidate with a sub-specialty interest in cognitive neurology will join a fast-growing integrated ADRC team and be responsible for diagnosing and managing patients in our tertiary referral Memory Care Clinic.  Neurological subspecialty training in cognitive disorders is preferred, or the candidate should have an interest in developing expertise in the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders.

The KU ADRC received its National Institute of Aging designation in 2011 and is now one of 35 ADRCs across the country. Our center has earned international recognition for lifestyle intervention research, mitochondrial function studies, and developing new models of care delivery. But more than our expertise, it's our culture that sets us apart—we believe in team-based science where it’s not just about research dollars and publications – it’s about supporting each other and rallying around our mission.

Service to the dementia community drives our work through educational programs and partnerships designed to meet families where they are in their dementia journey. The trust we have built with our communities enables our research recruitment and renowned clinical trial program. Likewise, the needs of our community have helped us train and build the next generation of the dementia workforce through fellowships and other educational opportunities. We believe we can prevent and even cure Alzheimer's, and the work we do each day at the KU ADRC brings us closer to that goal.

About the Position:

• Assess and diagnose patients in the KU Memory Care Clinic

• Opportunity to serve as the PI for industry-sponsored clinical trials in the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, develop independent research projects, and publish scholarly publications from these efforts

• Teaching and Research opportunities

• Faculty appointment available through the University of Kansas School of Medicine

• Primarily outpatient cognitive neurology practice with minimal inpatient consult/call responsibilities

• Up to 80% subspecialized dementia and cognitive neurology volume available

• Collaborative with robust geriatrics program and memory clinic

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent

• Board certified/eligible in Neurology, or Board certified/eligible in Family Medicine with Geriatrics fellowship

• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Compensation and Benefits:

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• CME allowance

• LTD/STD and Life insurance

• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs. We operate three schools:

-The School of Health Professions, based in Kansas City
-The School of Medicine, with campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita
-The School of Nursing, with campuses in Kansas City and Salina

KU Medical Center is also home to world-class research programs that advance the health sciences and attract national recognition. We build partnerships throughout the state to find new ways to improve the lives of Kansans. Our community-based efforts extend across the country and around the world.

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 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, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Darci Deskin at DDeskin@kumc.edu or call 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 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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