Physician - Orthopedic: Orthopedic Surgery: Hand & Upper Extremity page is loaded Physician - Orthopedic: Orthopedic Surgery: Hand & Upper Extremity Apply locations Overland Park, KS time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-34607 Position Title Physician - Orthopedic: Orthopedic Surgery: Hand & Upper ExtremityIndian Creek Medical Office BuildingPosition Summary / Career Interest:Physician - Orthopedic: Orthopedic Surgery: Hand & Upper ExtremityResponsibilities:Physician - Orthopedic: Orthopedic Surgery: Hand & Upper Extremity Responsibilities:
The University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals, is seeking an Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, who has completed an ACGME accredited Orthopedic residency program, Hand & Upper Extremity, or Shoulder and Elbow fellowship, and is either ACGME board certified or board eligible. The department has been recognized in the top 50 Orthopedic programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024.
The ideal candidate is interested in the further development of our hand and upper extremity service line in both an academic and community location as well as collaboration with the external departments and associated facilities for specialty specific call coordination. Candidates with interests in maximizing appropriate site of service surgery location, focusing on patient access, and providing treatment of all upper extremity associated problems ranging from the simple to extremely complex is ideal.
This position at University of Kansas Health System will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as relocation assistance.
Position Highlights: Full-time, academically driven, clinical practice in the Orthopedic Surgery sub-specialty area of Hand & Upper Extremity.Department assigned surgical time in various operative spaces to include inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center.Dedicated Nurse for continuity of care.Ability to grow team through future acquisition of an Advanced Practice ProviderOn-site access to musculoskeletal occupational therapists, dedicated to Orthopedics.Access to a multitude of other shared clinical and administrative resources: Research coordinators and other Pre-Award staff through the Research Institute.Academic resources, through the Faculty Affairs Department and an Orthopedic specific Vice Chair of Faculty Development.Two Orthopedic specific laboratories (the Harrington Laboratory for Molecular Orthopedics, and the Orthopedic Research and Education Center Shared administrative resources such as Orthopedic specific billing and coding team, pre-certification, administrative assistant, centralized Orthopedic scheduling team, clinic registration.Additional clinical support staff for clinic rooming, casting.In clinic access to x-ray imaging and DME capabilities.Participation in the advancement, mentoring, and education of medical students, general surgery interns, orthopedic surgery residents, and Sports Medicine fellows, if indicatedParticipation in clinical, operational, and academic decision-making, improvement efforts, committees, and activitiesAbout 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. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-34607 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.
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