Physician - Bariatric and Metabolic SurgeonIndian Creek National Bank
Physician - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon
The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) and the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center are seeking a fellowship-trained Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon to join our growing academic surgical team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized health system and MBSAQIP-accredited bariatric surgery program dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing surgical innovation, and educating the next generation of surgeons.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive bariatric and metabolic surgical care to patients throughout Kansas, Missouri, and the surrounding Midwest. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of patients with obesity and metabolic disease, performance of advanced minimally invasive and robotic bariatric procedures, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and engagement in teaching and scholarly activities.
Faculty will have the opportunity to develop a robust clinical practice while contributing to the academic mission of The University of Kansas Medical Center through resident and medical student education, research, and program development.
Program Highlights
Clinical Scope
The bariatric surgery program offers the full spectrum of contemporary bariatric and metabolic procedures, including:
Academic Opportunities
As Kansas' only academic medical center, The University of Kansas Medical Center provides extensive opportunities for:
Academic rank and leadership opportunities will be commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About The University of Kansas Health System
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. Our mission is 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 earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and 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. As part of a growing, integrated health system, our network of hospitals and ambulatory care locations spans the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering physicians opportunities to practice clinical excellence, participate in academic and community medicine, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
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 for the 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, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
For more information contact:
Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
816.419.4523
R-54549
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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The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
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