Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Physician

University of Kansas Medical Center Wichita, KS Full-time Physician

Posted on April 15, 2024

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Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Physician

Department:
SOM Wichita Pediatrics
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Pediatrics-Developmental

Position Title:
Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Physician

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, at the University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita is seeking a candidate for a full-time faculty position to join an existing team of pediatric developmental & behavioral physicians. This position provides clinical care in a multi-discipline subspecialty clinic and participates in development of the curriculum and education of the residents in the developmental & behavioral clinic environment. Our team is the primary teaching faculty in developmental & behavioral pediatrics for our residents and medical students.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

MD/DO Degree
Kansas Licensure
Board eligible or certified in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in teaching in an academic setting
Ability to speak, read, and understand Spanish

Job Duties

Clinical Responsibilities - 90%

Provide direct patient care for developmental & behavioral patients
Equitable participation in holiday, weekend, and call coverage
Work in conjunction with pediatric subspecialists, including cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, neurology, nephrology, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, and surgery, to provide effective and co-manage developmental & behavioral pediatric care
Work and collaborate with department APRN's to ensure the highest level of patient care is provided.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities to improve efficiency and clinical care for patients
Maintain board certification in pediatrics

Academic Responsibilities - 10%

Participate in curriculum development for the developmental & behavioral rotations, assuring the ACGME standards are met
Educate, supervise, and participate in the evaluation process of residents, medical students, and other allied health trainees
Attend and actively participate in division and departmental meetings
Serve on selected departmental and hospital committees as requested by the division director or chair

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 Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Pediatrics-Developmental---Behavioral-Physician_JR005075 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005075.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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