The University of Kansas Health System·Olathe, Kansas
The physician will manage a 20-bed ICU and provide a blend of outpatient care and inpatient rounding. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team of pulmonary/critical care physicians and nurse practitioners on a 1:6 call rotation.
Physician - Pulmonologist
Days - Full Time
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Physician - Pulmonologist
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a board eligible/board certified Pulmonologist to join its Olathe Campus team, where we prioritize collaboration, community care, and patient-centered excellence.
This role involves a blend of outpatient care, inpatient rounding, and ICU responsibilities within a group of Six pulmonary/critical care physicians and will require managing a 20-bed ICU.
The team has access to a variety of resources, including CT surgery, pulmonary rehabilitation, a sleep lab, EBUS, and navigational bronchoscopy.
6 schedule, and there is the opportunity to collaborate with nurse practitioners.
For more than 60 years, Olathe Medical Center (OMC) has expanded its services to meet the growing needs of the community. Today, OMC, located at Olathe Medical Park, is one of the largest hospital campuses in the Midwest with a nearly 250-acre campus in southern Johnson County. The five-story acute-care medical center is licensed for 300 beds and averages more than 44,000 patient care days per year. OMC is a not-for-profit medical center and has a network of practicing physicians specializing in nearly every area of medicine.
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.
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. A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find 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 opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights
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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 will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
Interested applicants please send CV to Sam Allred, Senior Physician Recruiter, at sallred@ku
Time type: Part time
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 [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-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 [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Candidates must hold an MD/DO and be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. Eligibility for licensure in the state of Kansas is required.
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