Physician - Nocturnist
Reported by 36 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Schedule
- Shift-based scheduling, shared equally among group members · Participation in call duties aligned with established hospitalist service practices
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $298k – $399k
- Practice
- Academic medical center · Quaternary referral center / Academic medical center
36 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Nocturnist to join the inpatient nocturnist team at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma academic medical center, with responsibilities including patient care on shift scheduling, limited supervisory interaction with house staff, and participation in teaching and research activities. The position offers a competitive compensation package with relocation assistance and standard academic benefits.
What the posting highlights
- Nocturnist team with closed ICU at main campus; full sub-specialty support available
- Care setting: Inpatient only
- 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
- $298k – $399k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 36 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 36 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
- Facility type
- Quaternary referral center / Academic medical center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Shift-based scheduling, shared equally among group members
- Call burden
- Participation in call duties aligned with established hospitalist service practices
- Shift type
- Nights (Nocturnist)
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient only
- Coverage model
- Nocturnist team with closed ICU at main campus; full sub-specialty support available
- Admin burden
- Limited supervisory and triage role with house staff
- 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 University of Kansas Health System, Department of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Nocturnist who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.
The position offers a dynamic opportunity to deliver comprehensive care on the inpatient service nocturnist team. Patient care is provided in shift scheduling, shared equally among members of the group. The role also includes participation in call duties, aligning with established practices for hospitalist services. There will be limited interaction with house staff in a supervisory and triage role. As an academic medical center and health system, we offer full sub-specialty support with closed ICU at the main campus.
Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on scholarly pursuits, including collaborative education and research activities with students and fellows. For those inclined, independent research initiatives are encouraged.
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO or equivalent
Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine
Eligible for licensure in Kansas
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 cell
Sam Allred, Senior Physician Recruiter
SAllred@kumc.edu
316.201.8618 cell
Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-29908Important 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.
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