Position Title

Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Non-Invasive Cardiologist

Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, is seeking a full-time Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) cardiologist, pediatric or adult track, to support our growing team. This position will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities. Academic rank commensurate with experience.  

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is an academic and regional referral center. Patients come from all over the Midwest Region for the advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments offered by our Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center.

The KU Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program was born out of a longstanding collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Ward Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Adult patients with congenital heart disease thus benefit from collaborative expertise from both adult and pediatric cardiologists and surgeons. The ACHD clinic is staffed by two ACHD-boarded physicians, a dedicated ACHD nurse practitioner, and a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists.  We provide outpatient and inpatient consultative care, and the full suite of diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures are offered, including echocardiography and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT, congenital cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and advanced heart failure therapy. Dedicated teams and services in transition from pediatric care, cardio-obstetrics, pulmonary hypertension, vascular medicine, hepatology, nephrology, adolescent and young adult palliative care, single ventricle/Fontan surveillance, and genetic testing and counseling are woven into the program. KU is the only ACHD center in the state of Kansas and has been experiencing exponential growth in recent years. Continued growth is anticipated for the foreseeable future, and the program enjoys unwavering institutional support with regards to infrastructure, nursing, and physician extender support.

About the Position:

• Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to ACHD patients

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans

• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiovascular fellows

• Ample opportunities to contribute to research initiatives

• Participate in statewide and nationwide ACHD advocacy efforts

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree

• Must be Board Certified/Eligible in Adult Congenital Heart Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine

• Must be Board Certified/Eligible in either cardiovascular medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics

• Expertise in the management of ACHD with 1-5 years of clinical experience

• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional sub specialization, such as in advanced cardiac imaging, advanced heart failure, women’s health/cardio-obstetrics, or pulmonary hypertension, is welcome.

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, and 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 Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. <…