Physician - Academic Surgical Oncologist

Position Title Physician – Academic Surgical Oncologist Days - Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest Physician – Academic Surgical Oncologist The University of Kansas Health System and the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center are seeking a talented Surgical Oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal malignancies and peritoneal surface diseases to join an expanding, collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This physician will play an integral role in providing exceptional patient care while actively supporting the institution’s core missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and academic advancement. The successful candidate will leverage the extensive resources of our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver cutting‑edge treatment and contribute to meaningful scientific discovery within an integrated academic health system. In this role, the ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient‑centered surgical oncology care that encompasses the initial evaluation, diagnosis, complex surgical treatment, and longitudinal management of patients. The candidate will work in close, daily coordination with a robust multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, gastroenterology, and primary care to develop highly individualized treatment plans. Beyond executing a broad range of surgical oncology procedures aligned with your advanced training, responsibilities will also include active participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, inpatient consultations, shared call coverage, and overseeing comprehensive pre‑operative, operative, post‑operative, and survivorship care. A strong commitment to the academic mission is essential, as the position requires active engagement in clinical, translational, or outcomes‑based research within the field of Surgical Oncology. Applicants will be expected to collaborate across various disciplines to advance innovative research initiatives, drive scholarly productivity, and contribute regularly to peer‑reviewed publications and presentations. Furthermore, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the education of medical students and the mentorship of General Surgery residents across inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings. A genuine passion for teaching, hands‑on curriculum development, quality improvement, and fostering the next generation of academic surgeons is highly desired. Required Qualifications MD/DO or equivalent Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas Benefits and Compensation Competitive compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision insurance CME allowance LTD/STD and life insurance Professional liability coverage 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 click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co