The University of Kansas Watkins Health Services in Lawrence Kansas is seeking a Family Medicine physician to join our student health practice and provide comprehensive care to the KU student population. Watkins Health Services serves the University of Kansas student community by providing comprehensive medical mental health and wellness services in a convenient on-campus setting.
This is an outstanding opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in a collegial mission-driven university health setting focused on high-quality accessible care for students. This position offers work-life balance with no inpatient responsibilities or call allowing you to focus on providing high-quality outpatient care to a diverse and engaging student population. Youll work in a supportive team-oriented clinical environment with the opportunity to practice a full spectrum of care including preventive services acute care and chronic disease management in young adults all within a stable university-based practice supported by strong institutional resources.
About the Position
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Compensation & Benefits offered through The University of Kansas Health System:
About Lawrence:
Lawrence has a population of over a city rich in arts culture and history with safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants localfarmersmarketand wineriesand a vibrant downtownshoppingarea.
Residents of Lawrence enjoy manylocal parksincludingClinton Lake State Parkwhich providesaccess to many recreationalactivitiessuch asboating hiking birdwatching bicycling and golfing.
The Lawrencepublicschool districtisrated among thetop 10 metro school districts in the state of Kansas. Lawrence isalsohome to TheUniversity of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.
Lawrence is locatedabout 45 minutes west ofKansas Cityametropolitanareacomprised of about2million people. TheKansas City International Airport(MCI)isa newly designed and furnished airport with non-stop and international flightslocatedabout 50 miles from City offers manyculturaland scenicdestinations including the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Country Club Plaza a shopping districtcelebrated for its architectural design. The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC KC Current Kansas City Mavericks and will be hosting the World Cup.
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 1045-bed 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 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.
For additional information please send CV to:
Darci Deskin Senior Physician Recruiter
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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 .
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The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.