Physician - Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist
Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Prairie Village, Kansas
- Schedule
- On-call duties as part of a shared faculty rotation
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $670k – $700k
- Practice
- Academic faculty, KU Eye and Surgery Center · Academic Medical Center
21 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Cornea Specialist to join the Department of Ophthalmology at KU Eye and Surgery Center, with responsibilities spanning clinical care, resident/medical student teaching, and clinical or bench research. The position is based at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma academic medical center and includes on-call duties as part of a shared faculty rotation.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient/surgical with academic medical center affiliation; inpatient call coverage implied via shared faculty rotation
- 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 faculty, KU Eye and Surgery Center
- Facility type
- Academic Medical Center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Call burden
- On-call duties as part of a shared faculty rotation
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient/surgical with academic medical center affiliation; inpatient call coverage implied via shared faculty rotation
- Admin burden
- Not specified beyond teaching and research responsibilities
- 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
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 55%
Full description
The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Cornea Specialist to join our team! This faculty position offers a blend of clinical care, teaching, and research opportunities, tailored to the candidate's experience and interests. The department is fully accredited with four residents per year, and we have faculty full-time in cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, comprehensive ophthalmology, optometry, oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery and pediatric ophthalmology.
Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive clinical care and participating in on-call duties as part of a shared faculty rotation. The role also involves supervising and mentoring medical students and residents in both clinical and surgical settings, contributing to the department's didactic teaching program, and engaging in clinical research. Faculty members are encouraged to share their research findings at national and regional conferences, and those with a strong research focus may be granted protected time to pursue clinical or bench research.
Required Qualifications:
- Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
- Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
- Completion of a Surgical Cornea Fellowship
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic experience with a strong interest in teaching and research
- Proven ability to develop and grow independent research programs, including securing funding from public and private sources
We welcome candidates passionate about advancing ophthalmology through innovative care, education, and research. Join our supportive and collaborative environment to make a meaningful impact on patient care and the next generation of eye care professionals.
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-40412Important 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 health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.