Physician - Headache Neurologist

Position Title

Physician - Headache Neurologist

Indian Creek Medical Plaza 2

Position Summary / Career Interest

Physician - Headache Neurologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a full-time Headache Neurologist to join its dynamic team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care. We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about academic excellence, clinical research, and specialized patient care. Appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for neurology patients with a dedicated focus on headache diagnosis and management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice and education within a collaborative, innovative environment. Outstanding candidates at earlier stages of their careers, as well as experienced specialists, are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Provide expert care for neurology patients with a focus on headache diagnosis and management in general and specialty clinics.
• Perform inpatient consultations and supervise continuity clinics.
• Participate in on-call coverage as part of the neurology team.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in both formal and informal group education settings.
• Engage in scholarly activity and clinical research, including opportunities to participate in clinical trials.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency program
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Neurology
• Eligible for licensure in both Kansas and Missouri

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of fellowship training in Headache Medicine

Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and 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 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.

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 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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks! Visit for more information about Kansas City.

For more information

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

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Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-52886

Important information for you to know as you apply

• 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 .
• 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 View email address on carejobs.now .
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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