Physician - Nocturnist Emergency Radiologist
Reported by 19 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $529k – $800k
- Practice
- Academic · Tertiary and quaternary academic medical center
19 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Nocturnist Emergency Radiologist for dedicated overnight coverage at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma academic medical center, interpreting emergency and inpatient imaging across CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain radiography. The role offers a competitive base salary, PSLF eligibility, optional academic involvement, and is supported by strong subspecialty backup and advanced IT infrastructure.
What the posting highlights
- Dedicated overnight nocturnist coverage with strong subspecialty backup
- Care setting: Inpatient/emergency only — overnight emergency and inpatient imaging coverage
- Patient population: High-acuity emergency and inpatient; complex trauma, stroke, and acute care
- 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
- $529k – $800k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 19 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 19 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
- Facility type
- Tertiary and quaternary academic medical center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- Patient population
- High-acuity emergency and inpatient; complex trauma, stroke, and acute care
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Shift type
- Nights (Nocturnist)
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient/emergency only — overnight emergency and inpatient imaging coverage
- Coverage model
- Dedicated overnight nocturnist coverage with strong subspecialty backup
- Admin burden
- Not specified; on-site radiology assistants available to support workflow
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full description
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Nocturnist Emergency Radiologist to join our growing academic faculty within the Department of Radiology. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity academic environment while maintaining a predictable night-focused schedule.
Our department is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and academic achievement. The selected candidate will join a collegial team of subspecialty-trained radiologists supported by advanced technology, strong institutional resources, and a culture that values professional development and work-life integration.
Key Position Highlights
- Dedicated overnight coverage within an advanced-care tertiary and quaternary academic medical center
- Interpretation of a wide spectrum of emergency and inpatient imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain radiography
- Coverage includes complex trauma, stroke, and acute care imaging, supported by strong subspecialty backup
- Advanced IT infrastructure, optimized PACS systems, efficient workflows, and on-site radiology assistants to enhance productivity
- Optional academic involvement with opportunities to teach and mentor residents and fellows
- Competitive base salary
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive retirement program
- Health, dental, vision insurance with coverage day one
- Paid time off and CME allowance for professional development, conference attendance and educational expenses
- LTD/STD and Life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Full malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency
- ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
- Prior afterhours teleradiologist or emergency radiology experience preferred, but not required
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, and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
Contact:
Interested applicants please send CV to Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter at DDeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748.
Time Type:Job Requisition ID:R-55581Important 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.