Physician - Breast Radiologist
Reported by 19 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Westwood, Kansas
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $529k – $800k
- Practice
- Academic medical center · Tertiary care 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 Breast Radiologist to join the academic radiology faculty at a 1,045-bed Level 1 trauma center, with responsibilities spanning comprehensive breast imaging, image-guided procedures, resident/fellow education, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and opportunities for research. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, relocation assistance, retirement program, PSLF eligibility, and full malpractice with tail coverage.
What the posting highlights
- Dedicated breast imaging practice with technologist and nursing support; multidisciplinary collaboration with breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient breast imaging (screening, diagnostic, procedures); tertiary care academic setting
- Patient population: Breast imaging patients across screening and diagnostic spectrum, including oncology patients at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Research or clinical-trial participation 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 medical center
- Facility type
- Tertiary care academic medical center
- Beds
- 1045
- Trauma level
- Level 1
- Patient population
- Breast imaging patients across screening and diagnostic spectrum, including oncology patients at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient breast imaging (screening, diagnostic, procedures); tertiary care academic setting
- Coverage model
- Dedicated breast imaging practice with technologist and nursing support; multidisciplinary collaboration with breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology
- Admin burden
- Not specified; multidisciplinary tumor board and conference participation noted
- 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
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full description
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Breast Radiologist to join our growing academic faculty within the Department of Radiology. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice comprehensive breast imaging in a high-volume, tertiary care setting while contributing to education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration at a nationally recognized academic medical center.
Our department is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and academic distinction. 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 Breast Imaging practice within a comprehensive academic medical center
- Full spectrum of breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, contrast-enhanced mammography and breast MRI
- Advanced image-guided procedures, including stereotactic, ultrasound-guided, CEM-guided and MRI-guided biopsies, as well as preoperative localization
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology through integrated tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences
- High-quality technologist and nursing support, with efficient workflows and robust IT/PACS infrastructure
- Faculty appointment commensurate with qualifications and academic interests, offering involvement in resident and fellow education as well as opportunities to pursue research or advance clinical programs
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package
- 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)
- ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Completion of a 12-month Breast Imaging fellowship
- Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
- Experience in breast imaging, in addition to clinical practice, preferred
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.
Contact:
Interested applicants please send CV to Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter at DDeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748
Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-30880Important 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.
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