Faculty - Neurology (Neurohospitalist)

About the role

• Department: SOM KC Neurology
• Inpatient Neurology
• Position Title: Faculty - Neurology (Neurohospitalist)
• Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Neurohospitalist Faculty in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care.

This role will diagnose, treat, and manage neurological patients in an inpatient setting.

They will provide care and consultative services of acute neurological disorders. Schedules are structured with a "7 days on/7 days off" model with the option for additional shifts per month or outpatient clinic for additional compensation.

In addition, this role actively contributes to the education and training of learners including medical students, residents, fellows, or other trainees and participates in departmental and divisional academic activities.

Job Duties

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Provide care and consultative services for acute neurological disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through formal lectures and bedside teaching.

Additional information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: M.D., D.O., or equivalent.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas.
• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Neurology.

Work Experience

• Residency training in Neurology.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Additional information

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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.

• Employee Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time