The University of Kansas Health System·Olathe, Kansas
Provide general otolaryngology outpatient and surgical services within a productive clinic. Participate in a shared adult otolaryngology call rotation among several providers.
Physician - Otolaryngologist
Days - Full Time
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The University of Kansas Health System, Olathe Campus, is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified Comprehensive Otolaryngologist to join its dedicated team. We prioritize collaboration, community care, and patient-centered excellence.
The ideal candidate will provide general otolaryngology outpatient and surgical services and will join a highly productive clinic with adult otolaryngology call coverage shared among three to four providers in one-week rotations. The current clinic team includes three physicians, one DNP, and three audiologists.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong clinical and surgical experience.
For more than 60 years, Olathe Hospital has expanded its services to meet the growing needs of the community. Today, Olathe Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is located on one of the largest hospital campuses in the Midwest, a 285-acre campus at 151st Street and I-35 in southern Johnson County, Kansas. Olathe campus is licensed for 300 beds and averages more than 44,000 patient care days per year. Its emergency care center is one of the busiest in the region, with more than 44,000 patients treated annually.
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. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com [http://www.thinkkc.com/] for more information about Kansas City.
SAllred@kumc.edu [SAllred@kumc.edu]
Cell 316.201.8618
Time type: Full 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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