Faculty Neurologist (GeneralHeadache Telehealth)
Kansas City, KS - USA
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Neurology-----
General Neurology FacultyPosition Title:
Faculty - Neurologist (General/Headache Telehealth)Job Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
The Department of Neurology at The University of Kansas Health System and University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time General/Headache Neurologist dedicated to telehealth care delivery to expand access to specialty care across rural Kansas.This position is part of an innovative grant-supported initiative to build a statewide virtual campus model delivering coordinated high-quality neurological care to underserved populations. The neurologist will primarily provide telehealth consultations in partnership with rural primary care providers helping address critical gaps in accessparticularly in regions of Kansas that currently have no practicing neurologists.
This is a 1.0 FTE telehealth-focused position (with limited in-person responsibilities to maintain clinical integration).
This role actively contributes to the education and training of learners including medical students residents fellows or other trainees and participates in departmental and divisional academic activities.
Job Description:
Job Duties
Provide outpatient neurology consultations via telehealth to general neurology and headache patients located in rural clinics across Kansas.
Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with local providers.
Support screening and early diagnosis and management of neurological conditions.
Participate in the development of telehealth workflows protocols and best practices.
Participate in a coordinated care model that integrates telehealth visits with local diagnostics labs and ongoing care.
Work alongside telehealth coordinators nurse health coaches and care navigators to improve patient outcomes and reduce barriers to care.
Maintain connection with the academic department through case discussions education and clinical collaboration.
Contribute to program growth and innovation in rural tele-neurology care.
Contribute to the education training and mentorship of medical students residents fellows graduate students and other learners.
Participate in departmental and divisional meetings case conferences teaching rounds seminars or academic activities as assigned.
Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in general neurology and headache medicine.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: M.D. D.O. or equivalent.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements institutional standards of academic and professional excellence alignment with peer institution benchmarks and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas.
Board-certified or Board-eligible in Neurology.
Work Experience:
Residency training in Neurology.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Work experience in general neurology or headache medicine.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: RegularTime Type:
Full time
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.