Anesthesiologist

The Department of Anesthesiology at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Anesthesiology faculty member to join its rapidly growing team of anesthesiologists, resident physicians, and CRNAs, who work collaboratively to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching and academic responsibilities in a fast-paced and diverse clinical practice.

The candidate should be ABA-certified or equivalent and eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. 

About the Position:

• General mix of cases, including high acuity trauma, regional anesthesia, endoscopy, ortho, vascular, OB, pediatric, and NORA. 
• Preferred skills: regional blocks and epidurals.
• Consistent anesthesia care team comprised of 64 anesthesiologists and 130 CRNAs.
• Pleasant mix of both medical direction and solo cases.
• Call: ~15 per year with CRNA at night.
• Post-call day off. 

Benefits and Compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package.
• Generous retirement contribution.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, CME).
• Relocation assistance.
• W-2 employed position.
• Health, dental, vision.
• CME allowance.
• LTD/STD and Life insurance.
• Professional liability insurance. 

Health System (Kansas City Metro) Anesthetizing Sites:

• KU Medical Center - 39th and Rainbow - 1045 beds, level 1 trauma center 
• 40 ORs 
• GI/endoscopy: 6 rooms
• L&D
• Plus multiple cases run in EP lab, Cath lab and NORA sites
• KU-Olathe Medical Center -300 beds, community hospital
• 13 ORs
• 6 Outpatient ORs
• L&D
• Plus multiple cases run in EP lab, Cath lab and NORA sites
• KU-Indian Creek Hospital – I-435 and Nall, Overland Park
• 8 ORs
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• 3 Kansas locations
• 11ASC ORs (adding 10 more ASC ORs early summer 2024)
• 4 Procedure rooms (Endoscopy and Pain) 

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 more information, visit www.KansasHealthSystem.com.   

Olathe Medical Center:

For more than 60 years, Olathe Medical Center (OMC) has expanded its services to meet the growing needs of the community. Today, OMC is located on one of the largest hospital campuses in the Midwest, a 285-acre campus at 151st Street and I-35 in southern Johnson County, Kansas. OMC is licensed for 300 beds and averages more than 44,000 patient care days per year. Its emergency care center is one of the busiest in the region, with more than 44,000 patients treated annually.

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, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins 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, 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.  

For more information contact:

Sam Allred, Senior Physician Recruiter 

SAllred@kumc.edu

Cell 316.201.8618.

For more information:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.