Maternal Fetal Medicine

Department:
SOM KC Gynecology & Obstetrics (OBGYN)

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Gynecology and Obstetrics
Position Title:
Maternal Fetal Medicine Assistant/Associate/Professor
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:

Job Description:

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine located in Kansas City, Kansas at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time active candidate / Board Certified MFM specialist to join a dynamic practice. Join a very productive academic practice in a nationally recognized tertiary care facility (Ranked #1 hospital in the Metro area). The group consists of 5 experienced MFM specialists who provide the entire spectrum of Maternal-Fetal care with cutting-edge technology. The Division supports a fully accredited ACGME MFM Fellowship, currently with 3 fellows. The division faculty members are involved in fellow, resident, and medical student education, and hold academic appointments from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. The Division is active in research, currently participating in several NIH-funded grant studies as well as institutional collaborations. The practice is largely outpatient and consultative, with deliveries managed by in-house hospitalist coverage. Call is 1 week in 6 and is primarily phone-only. Sonographers are AUIM certified. Advanced fetal care clinics are staffed with experienced and dedicated nurse coordinators, as well as three board-certified perinatal genetic counselors. The hospital is staffed with full-time Neonatology specialists and has a level III NICU.

This is a health-system employed position, with competitive salary and potential for incentive bonus. Generous professional development fund available for CME and other job-related expenses, with PTO of 6 weeks/year and weekly administrative time. The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to offering a competitive benefits program that maximizes our ability to attract, motivate, engage and retain a highly qualified, diverse faculty and staff. They provide a robust package of total rewards that includes exceptional health benefits, market-based compensation, paid leave, retirement plans, and much more.
 

The Kansas City metropolitan area consists of 14 counties in western Missouri and Eastern Kansas, including Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, and large suburbs on both sides of the state line; approximately 2.4 million people. Our health system serves a diverse group of patients from the entire metro area as well as referrals and transports from other metro and rural areas of Kansas. Kansas City is a growing, diverse city, with something to offer for every interest. It is an enthusiastic sports town, home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL, the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball, and a professional soccer team in KC Sporting. Numerous universities and colleges are in the metro area or a short drive away. Known as the City of Fountains, Kansas City is a vibrant arts town; with its own opera company, city ballet, symphony and several world-class museums. The World War One memorial is the only national museum dedicated to the War to End All Wars, with 300,000 visitors a year from all over the world. For families with children, Kansas public schools consistently rank among the highest in the nation.

Start date is negotiable. New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested applicants should apply first, and then send an introduction by email to [email protected] to the attention of Dr. Charles Gibbs.

Required Qualifications:

Board Certified/eligible in obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. Eligible for Kansas and Missouri medical license.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills. Outstanding written and communication skills.  Experience highly desirable.

Job Duties Outlined:

Management of high-risk service one week in six. Maintain an MFM ambulatory service 2 half days per week. Consult letters as appropriate. Interpret obstetrical ultrasounds. Perform obstetrical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These patient-care duties may involve the attending physician only, or they may involve training medical students, residents, or fellows. Generally, support the other clinical and service activities of the School.

Teach by giving lectures as assigned by the Chair, to faculty, fellows, residents or students.

Teaching in clinics and inpatient service of residents, fellows and medical students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair or the Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine Division.

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time

Department:
SOM KC Gynecology & Obstetrics (OBGYN)

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Gynecology and Obstetrics
Position Title:
Maternal Fetal Medicine Assistant/Associate/Professor
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:

Job Description:

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine located in Kansas City, Kansas at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time active candidate / Board Certified MFM specialist to join a dynamic practice. Join a very productive academic practice in a nationally recognized tertiary care facility (Ranked #1 hospital in the Metro area). The group consists of 5 experienced MFM specialists who provide the entire spectrum of Maternal-Fetal care with cutting-edge technology. The Division supports a fully accredited ACGME MFM Fellowship, currently with 3 fellows. The division faculty members are involved in fellow, resident, and medical student education, and hold academic appointments from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. The Division is active in research, currently participating in several NIH-funded grant studies as well as institutional collaborations. The practice is largely outpatient and consultative, with deliveries managed by in-house hospitalist coverage. Call is 1 week in 6 and is primarily phone-only. Sonographers are AUIM certified. Advanced fetal care clinics are staffed with experienced and dedicated nurse coordinators, as well as three board-certified perinatal genetic counselors. The hospital is staffed with full-time Neonatology specialists and has a level III NICU.

This is a health-system employed position, with competitive salary and potential for incentive bonus. Generous professional development fund available for CME and other job-related expenses, with PTO of 6 weeks/year and weekly administrative time. The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to offering a competitive benefits program that maximizes our ability to attract, motivate, engage and retain a highly qualified, diverse faculty and staff. They provide a robust package of total rewards that includes exceptional health benefits, market-based compensation, paid leave, retirement plans, and much more.
 

The Kansas City metropolitan area consists of 14 counties in western Missouri and Eastern Kansas, including Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, and large suburbs on both sides of the state line; approximately 2.4 million people. Our health system serves a diverse group of patients from the entire metro area as well as referrals and transports from other metro and rural areas of Kansas. Kansas City is a growing, diverse city, with something to offer for every interest. It is an enthusiastic sports town, home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL, the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball, and a professional soccer team in KC Sporting. Numerous universities and colleges are in the metro area or a short drive away. Known as the City of Fountains, Kansas City is a vibrant arts town; with its own opera company, city ballet, symphony and several world-class museums. The World War One memorial is the only national museum dedicated to the War to End All Wars, with 300,000 visitors a year from all over the world. For families with children, Kansas public schools consistently rank among the highest in the nation.

Start date is negotiable. New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested applicants should apply first, and then send an introduction by email to [email protected] to the attention of Dr. Charles Gibbs.

Required Qualifications:

Board Certified/eligible in obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. Eligible for Kansas and Missouri medical license.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills. Outstanding written and communication skills.  Experience highly desirable.

Job Duties Outlined:

Management of high-risk service one week in six. Maintain an MFM ambulatory service 2 half days per week. Consult letters as appropriate. Interpret obstetrical ultrasounds. Perform obstetrical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These patient-care duties may involve the attending physician only, or they may involve training medical students, residents, or fellows. Generally, support the other clinical and service activities of the School.

Teach by giving lectures as assigned by the Chair, to faculty, fellows, residents or students.

Teaching in clinics and inpatient service of residents, fellows and medical students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair or the Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine Division.

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time