Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

About the Role

The Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within their area of specialization, including the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic malignancies, including those receiving hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and cellular therapies. This position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and contributes to the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care for patients with leukemia and other hematologic malignancies in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and clonal hematopoiesis.
• Participate in the divisional on-call schedule and multidisciplinary patient care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rotations, rounds, conferences, and case-based learning.
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives in hematologic malignancies.
• Participate in divisional and departmental meetings, conferences, and other academic activities.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kansas and Missouri.

Benefits

• 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.