Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon- Spine
Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $650k – $860k
- Practice
- Academic medical center · Academic medical center / quaternary referral center
21 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon for a full-time academic position at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma center, with responsibilities spanning high-volume complex spine surgery, teaching of medical students/residents/fellows, and clinical research. The compensation package was recently increased and includes retirement contributions, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and professional liability insurance.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Both surgical (inpatient) and non-surgical (outpatient) spine care
- Patient population: High-volume, diverse case mix including routine spinal conditions, complex deformity, trauma, and revision 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
- $650k – $860k
- 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
- Facility type
- Academic medical center / quaternary referral center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- Patient population
- High-volume, diverse case mix including routine spinal conditions, complex deformity, trauma, and revision cases
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both surgical (inpatient) and non-surgical (outpatient) spine care
- Admin burden
- Quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary collaboration noted; site-of-service surgical planning involvement expected
- 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
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 55%
Full description
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is seeking an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join its expanding academic team in support of the department’s mission to deliver the highest quality, patient-centered care while fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region’s quaternary referral center.
The department is nationally recognized and ranked among the Top 50 Orthopedic Programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing Surgical Spine service line that manages a high-volume, diverse case mix ranging from routine spinal conditions to highly complex deformity, trauma, and revision cases.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with spinal disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices and advanced technologies. In addition to clinical excellence, the physician will be expected to actively participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, and to engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the academic mission of the institution.
Candidates with an interest in optimizing site-of-service surgical planning, improving access to care, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams are strongly preferred. This position offers a robust academic environment, strong institutional support, and the opportunity to advance innovation and excellence in spine care at a nationally recognized academic medical center.
Required Qualifications:
- MD/DO
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Completed Fellowship in Spine Surgery
- Licensed in Missouri and Kansas
Benefits and compensation:
- Recent increase in overall compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision
- 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:
Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
816.419.4523
Aterry2@kumc.edu
Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-49761Important 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.