Physician - Medical Oncology Geriatric Oncology
Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Shawnee Mission, Kansas
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $435k – $520k
- Practice
- Academic medical center / NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center · Academic Medical Center
17 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is seeking a full-time academic physician-investigator in Geriatric Oncology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to develop an outpatient geriatric oncology consultative practice and conduct a parallel subspecialty medical oncology practice alongside clinical/translational research. The role is based at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma center and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with >$60 million in annual cancer research funding.
What the posting highlights
- Division of Medical Oncology integrated with Division of Geriatrics and Landon Center on Aging
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient (geriatric oncology assessment/consultative practice and subspecialty oncology clinic); inpatient not specified
- Patient population: Geriatric oncology patients; older adults with cancer requiring consultative assessment and subspecialty oncology management
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $435k – $520k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 17 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 17 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
University of Kansas Health System
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Academic medical center / NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Facility type
- Academic Medical Center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- Patient population
- Geriatric oncology patients; older adults with cancer requiring consultative assessment and subspecialty oncology management
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient (geriatric oncology assessment/consultative practice and subspecialty oncology clinic); inpatient not specified
- Coverage model
- Division of Medical Oncology integrated with Division of Geriatrics and Landon Center on Aging
- Admin burden
- Program development and formalization of Geriatric Oncology clinical program; no laboratory research required
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 52%
Full description
The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is seeking a full time academic clinical physician/investigator with demonstrated interest in geriatric oncology. The successful candidate will join a burgeoning team of physicians and allied health professionals in the Division of Medical Oncology, Division of Geriatrics, and the Landon Center on Aging in order to continue developing and formalizing a Geriatric Oncology program for the NCI-designated KU Cancer Center. The selected candidate will be integrated into the academic and teaching activities of the KU Clinical Research Center, the Division of Medical Oncology, and KUCC research programs.
Job Description:
Develop outpatient Geriatric Oncology assessment/consultative practice
Formalize and implement a Geriatric Oncology clinical program and research base
Conduct tandem subspecialty medical oncology clinical practice
Qualifications:
Seeking Physician-investigators at the Assistant/Associate Professor level (MD or MD/PhD)
Board certified/eligible in medical oncology or hematology/oncology, training in geriatric medicine, and eligible for licensure in Kansas
Proven ability to serve in a consultative capacity in geriatric oncology as well as manage a parallel subspecialty oncology practice, as well as conduct geriatric oncology clinical and/or translational research. This position does not require laboratory research.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated record of excellency in clinical care, originality and productivity in research, existing or potential for consistent extramural funding and an interest in graduate and medical education
NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, with robust GMP and translational laboratory research facilities. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has a distinguished teaching, research, and clinical faculty, which receives >$60 million in annual cancer research funding.
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 timeJob Requisition ID:R-30913Important information for you to know as you apply:
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.
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