Physician - Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking an academically oriented Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. This is a full-time appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professorial rank on either the tenured or non-tenure clinical track, depending on qualifications.
The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a subspecialization practice model, performing over 5.5 million tests and accessioning over 56,000 surgical pathology cases annually with a large case variety. There is an active ENT surgery department, with around 2,000 ENT cases per year. The University of Kansas Health System is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing rich opportunities for clinical and translational research.
Responsibilities
- ENT diagnostic sign-out
- Participate in 1-2 additional subspecialty areas
- General surgical pathology frozen section services
- Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow training
- Develop research projects reflective of personal interests
Requirements
- M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree
- Board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Qualifications
- Fellowship training or practice experience in Head & Neck/ENT Pathology (preferred)
Benefits
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- CME allowance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional liability coverage
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 1,045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. It leads in the discovery of new knowledge, delivers outstanding patient care, and educates the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The health system is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It holds Magnet designation for 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 top destinations including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Country Club Plaza is a celebrated shopping district known for its architectural design.
Kansas City features a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown, and diverse recreational and educational opportunities. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods, excellent dining and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks, lakes, and top-rated schools (public, private, and 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 hosted the World Cup.