Assistant Professor- Internal Medicine (Dermatology)

Assistant Professor- Internal Medicine (Dermatology)

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive dermatologic care across KUMC clinical sites. This role includes delivering evidence based, patient centered care in outpatient and, as appropriate, inpatient settings, performing diagnostic and therapeutic dermatologic procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support high quality patient outcomes and safety. The position is based within an academic dermatology division that supports a broad scope of general and medical dermatology services and cares for patients with a wide range of dermatologic conditions. Clinical care is delivered in the context of a large academic medical center, including a tertiary care hospital and an NCI designated cancer center, with exposure to complex medical, oncologic, and transplant related dermatologic conditions. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of residents, medical students, and fellows, and will participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. Opportunities exist for professional development within specialized areas of dermatology and through clinician investigator pathways, consistent with departmental needs and individual interests.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide patient centered dermatologic care in ambulatory clinic settings, delivering evidence based diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized care plans, including appropriate follow up and coordination of care.
• Complete documentation of patient encounters to support continuity of care, medical follow up, and billing requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clinical care, education, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division and Department.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and educational settings; provide coaching appropriate to the learner's level and evaluate learner performance.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, seminars, and faculty activities as permitted by clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Engage in scholarly activity, research, and quality improvement efforts aligned with the missions of the department and division, which may include clinical trials or investigator initiated studies.

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

Certifications/Licenses: Board Certified/Eligible in Dermatology.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Clinical experience in Dermatology

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter

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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