Physician - Hematologist (Bone Marrow Transplant)

Position Title

Physician - Hematologist (Bone Marrow Transplant)

Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:Physician - Hematologist (Bone Marrow Transplant)

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Hematologist/Oncologist with a focus in blood and marrow transplant to join the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics team. We are the region's largest BMT and Cellular Immunotherapy program in Kansas.

Qualified candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship, and be board certified/eligible in Hematology. Candidates who have completed a BMT fellowship program preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care for both outpatient clinic and hospitalized patients
• Contribute to various research, educational and clinical initiatives related to areas of individual interest and expertise
• Serve in a clinician educator role with responsibility for education of house staff

Organization:

• The HMCT Division is comprised of leading experts in the treatment of hematologic malignancies and immune deficiencies, with 20 faculty members dedicated to developing innovative treatments for these patients
• HMCT division operates a large, state-of-the-art, outpatient care facility, therapeutic blood treatment/apheresis center, and annually receives >800 referrals a year and annually performs >300 transplants and CAR-T/cell therapy procedures.
• The HMCT division has a comprehensive portfolio of pharma-sponsored and investigator-initiated BMT and CAR-T and cell therapy clinical trials and is also a certified CAR-T center for Novartis, Kite and BMS.
• FACT Accredited and Immune Effector Cell (IEC) program that performs autologous and allogenic transplants, CAR T-cell and cellular therapeutics for blood cancers and solid tumors
• 1,045-bed academic medical center, and 49 bed unit for BMT, cellular therapeutics and hematologic malignancy patients.  The HMCT division recently received a $66M philanthropic gift that will be utilized to construct a state-of-the-art 3-floor inpatient care unit, which will house all patients being treated for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
• 12th consecutive year ranking in US News & World Report's "Best Hospital" designation for Cancer Hospitals
• NCI designated Cancer Center and CIBMTR BMT CTN affiliate center
• Official medical provider for the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs
• Consistently earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety
• Magnet designation in nursing achieved yearly since 2006

Benefits and compensation 

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• 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 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.  

  

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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, 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:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-49647