Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Non-Invasive Cardiologist
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The University of Kansas Health System Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a fulltime Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) cardiologist pediatric or adult track to support our growing team. This position will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care as well as satisfying teaching research and academic responsibilities. Academic rank commensurate with experience.
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is an academic and regional referral center. Patients come from all over the Midwest Region for the advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments offered by our Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center.
The KU Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program was born out of a longstanding collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Ward Heart Center at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City MO. Adult patients with congenital heart disease thus benefit from collaborative expertise from both adult and pediatric cardiologists and surgeons. The ACHD clinic is staffed by two ACHDboarded physicians a dedicated ACHD nurse practitioner and a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. We provide outpatient and inpatient consultative care and the full suite of diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures are offered including echocardiography and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT congenital cardiac catheterization and intervention electrophysiology cardiac surgery and advanced heart failure therapy. Dedicated teams and services in transition from pediatric care cardioobstetrics pulmonary hypertension vascular medicine hepatology nephrology adolescent and young adult palliative care single ventricle/Fontan surveillance and genetic testing and counseling are woven into the program. KU is the only ACHD center in the state of Kansas and has been experiencing exponential growth in recent years. Continued growth is anticipated for the foreseeable future and the program enjoys unwavering institutional support with regards to infrastructure nursing and physician extender support.
About the Position:
Provide highquality outpatient and inpatient care to ACHD patients
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
Engage in teaching medical students residents and cardiovascular fellows
Ample opportunities to contribute to research initiatives
Participate in statewide and nationwide ACHD advocacy efforts
Required Qualifications:
M.D. or equivalent degree
Must be Board Certified/Eligible in Adult Congenital Heart Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Must be Board Certified/Eligible in either cardiovascular medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics
Expertise in the management of ACHD with 15 years of clinical experience
Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional sub specialization such as in advanced cardiac imaging advanced heart failure womens health/cardioobstetrics or pulmonary hypertension is welcome.
Benefits and compensation:
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health dental vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance
Professional liability insurance
About The University of Kansas Hospital:
Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care Center for Transplantation Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and NCIdesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hardearned commitment to nursing excellence.
About Kansas City:
A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable treelined neighborhoods surround the campus which is within close proximity to the citys top destinations including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum NelsonAtkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.
Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants and shopping miles of bike paths parks and lakes and excellent schools (public private and universities for higher education).
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and TMobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.
For more information please submit CV and letter of interest to:
Darci Deskin Senior Physician Recruiter
913.951.7748 cell
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R32725We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age 40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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