Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

University Health Physicians (UHP) is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) in conjunction with its major teaching facility University Health (UH).

UHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workforce.

Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students. The UMKC SOM accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program. The UMKC SOM Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships.

UH is known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital" and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. UH is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

Job Description

Full-time faculty position practicing at the University Health - Truman Medical Center near downtown Kansas City. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry sponsors the advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Position will have joint academic appointments at the UMKC Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. We are seeking a full-time faculty position, broad scope trained in OMS (i.e.: interests in TMJ, cosmetic, Orthognathic, dental implant, dentoalveolar and/or trauma surgery.) Both tenure and non-tenure positions are available. Major responsibilities include patient care, resident teaching and research opportunities. This position is both clinical and academic and candidates should have an interest in building and fostering a practice and conducting research.

Our department has an extremely busy clinic and operating room experience and provides call coverage at three Level I trauma centers.

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified and a graduate of an American or Canadian ADA-accredited dental school.

UHP offers an excellent benefit package and is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with background.