Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Oncology)

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Oncology)

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care within their area of specialization. In addition, this role actively contributes to the education and training of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows, and participates in departmental and divisional academic activities.

Job Duties Outlined

• Participate in consults, inpatient service coverage, and on-call coverage on a rotating basis with other medical oncology staff.
• Establish and maintain an ambulatory clinic for patients with medical oncology conditions.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with solid tumors across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, patient-centered cancer care.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, and other academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in medical oncology and related clinical practices.

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

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified/Eligible in Medical Oncology
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology inpatient service

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References/Letters of Recommendation

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.

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