Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Inpatient Neurologist Opportunity – AdventHealth Kansas City (Shawnee Mission Campus)

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AdventHealth Kansas City Neuroscience Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist to join our growing neuroscience service line as an Inpatient Neurologist at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission.

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This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team advancing comprehensive neuroscience and stroke care across the Kansas City region. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient neurologic care while helping strengthen inpatient services, improve transitions to outpatient subspecialty care, and support continued program growth.

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Our neuroscience program includes 26 physicians and 16 Advanced Practice Providers specializing in general neurology, vascular and interventional neurology, neurosurgery, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, pain management, complex spine, neuromuscular medicine, multiple sclerosis, and advanced neurovascular care.

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Why Join AdventHealth Kansas City?

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• Join a rapidly growing, physician-led Neuroscience Institute.
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• Practice at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, a 500-bed tertiary-care hospital serving the Kansas City region.
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• Participate in a comprehensive program spanning stroke, endovascular care, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-oncology, headache, movement disorders, complex spine, and pain management.
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• Collaborate with an expanding stroke program pursuing Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Once achieved, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is expected to be the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Johnson County.
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• Benefit from strong cardiovascular, cancer, emergency, critical care, and surgical services.
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• Access advanced neurovascular infrastructure, including two Siemens ARTIS Icono biplane angiography suites and advanced neurosurgical technology.
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• Work in a collegial culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, whole-person care, and community impact.
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Position Highlights

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• Full-time employed position with AdventHealth Medical Group
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• 7 days on/7 days off schedule
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• Opportunity to add hospital follow-up clinics
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• Manageable daily volume
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• Daytime inpatient Neurology APP support
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• Limited evening call burden
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• Optional additional shifts
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• Close collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurovascular specialists, APPs, and hospital-based teams
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• Epic electronic medical record
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• Dedicated practice management and administrative support
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• Opportunities in program development, quality improvement, education, and care pathway design
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Clinical Responsibilities

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The Inpatient Neurologist will care for adult patients with acute and complex neurologic conditions, including:

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• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
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• Seizures and epilepsy
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• Encephalopathy and altered mental status
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• Neuromuscular emergencies
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• Multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic disorders
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• Headache and acute neurologic presentations
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• Neuro-oncology and brain tumor-related conditions
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• Complex conditions requiring multidisciplinary care
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Compensation and Benefits

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• Competitive base salary: $433,333 annually 
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• wRVU production eligibility and additional-shift opportunities
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• Competitive Sign-on bonus
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• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
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• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
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• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
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• Generous CME allowance
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• Occurrence-based malpracticeHospital Description\n

  AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Merriam, Kansas, is a 504-bed acute care hospital serving the Kansas City metro area, particularly Johnson County. Formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, it joined the AdventHealth network in 2002, guided by a mission to provide faith-based, whole-person care that nurtures physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Established in 1962, the hospital has deep roots in the community, originating from a collaboration between local leaders, the Johnson County Medical Society, and the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to meet the area’s growing healthcare needs.

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  The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, maternity, bariatric surgery, and behavioral health, supported by over 700 physicians across 50 specialties and more than 3,300 employees. Its state-of-the-art AdventHealth Cancer Institute, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, provides advanced treatments like MRI-guided radiation therapy, doubling patient capacity with a new $76.5 million facility opened in 2024. The B.E. Smith Family Center supports children with developmental disabilities, and the Birth Center is renowned for delivering more babies annually than any other Kansas City hospital.

  Community Description\n

  Located in suburban Kansas City, Shawnee Mission is one of the country's wealthiest communities with beautiful established neighborhoods, upscale shopping centers, and nationally top-ranked public-school systems.  It sits in the heart of Johnson County, which offers an extensive park and trail system that includes 24 trails extending over 98 miles. The Kansas City area is home to great professional and college sports teams and is the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2026. There is an incredible entertainment scene featuring the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, and the T-Mobile Center.  We are known for our World Class BBQ but also have culturally diverse high end dining options.  With all the offerings of a big city, Kansas City has a small town feeling that our providers affectionately referred to as a hidden gem.
  

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