Physician - Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Prairie Village, Kansas
- Schedule
- Days - Full Time · Shared call coverage
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $670k – $700k
- Practice
- Academic medical center (University of Kansas Health System, Department of Ophthalmology) · Academic medical center / University hospital
21 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join its academic Department of Ophthalmology, providing comprehensive clinical and surgical services, inpatient consults, shared call coverage, and teaching responsibilities at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma center. The role includes potential protected research time, VA site coverage under a Professional Services Agreement, and academic rank commensurate with experience.
What the posting highlights
- Shared call; also covers VA and other sites under Professional Services Agreement
- Care setting: Both inpatient consults and outpatient clinic; also surgical cases
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting 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
- $670k – $700k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 21 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 21 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 (University of Kansas Health System, Department of Ophthalmology)
- Facility type
- Academic medical center / University hospital
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Days - Full Time
- Call burden
- Shared call coverage
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient consults and outpatient clinic; also surgical cases
- Coverage model
- Shared call; also covers VA and other sites under Professional Services Agreement
- Admin burden
- Departmental committee service
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 55%
Full description
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our team. This faculty member will provide comprehensive clinical and surgical services, engage in shared call coverage and inpatient consults, supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program, as well as serve on departmental committees. This position will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities. Academic rank commensurate with experience.
Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties. Additionally, the role includes providing services to the VA and other sites under a Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology (ACGME‑accredited residency) with completion of a surgical Neuro‑Ophthalmology fellowship OR Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology (ACGME‑accredited residency) with completion of a surgical Neuro‑Ophthalmology fellowship
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Kansas
- Clinical and surgical experience in a Neuro‑Ophthalmology practice, including operating room experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
- Successful in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Benefits and compensation:
- 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, please submit CV and letter of interest to:
Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
DDeskin@kumc.edu
(913) 951-7748
Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-53078Important 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.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the