The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita is seeking a candidate for a full-time faculty position to join an existing team of pediatric hematology/oncology physicians. Candidates will have earned a D.O., M.D., or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. The position offers an exciting opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine in a rapidly growing multidisciplinary Pediatric Hematology and Oncology program in affiliation with our primary clinical partner, Wesley Children’s Hospital. A successful candidate must have an interest in practicing both hematology and oncology in an academic program. The candidate will integrate with the inpatient teams, all pediatric subspecialties, residents and medical students. The program boasts strong focus in caring for the patient and family through a comprehensive team including a pediatric hematology oncology pharmacist, social worker, nurse navigator, dietician, APHON certified and chemotherapy certified infusion nurses, and child life.

The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (KUSM-W) Department of Pediatrics is a robust, comprehensive and thriving group of dedicated generalist, specialist, hospitalist and newborn providers delivering pediatric clinical care, education, scholarship and advocacy as part of our medical school campus, one of three in the University of Kansas system. The Wichita campus serves over 200 medical students and boasts state of the art technical capabilities including a new simulation center. The KUSM-W Department of Pediatrics collaborates extensively in the community and region to provide general and tertiary care to the children and families in the Western two-thirds of the state.

Wichita, Kansas is located in the heart of America and is the largest city in Kansas. It has small town friendliness along with all the amenities of a large city including a variety of restaurants and entertainment, minor league baseball and hockey teams, great shopping, and close proximity to the country. The metropolitan area of more than 640,000 has great public and private schools and is a family friendly city.

Job Duties:

Patient Care – 80%

• Provide direct patient care for outpatient infants, children, and adolescents.

• Provide consultation on inpatient infants, children and adolescents in collaboration with our hospitalist and critical care teams.

• Work in conjunction with pediatric subspecialists, including anesthesia, cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, neurology, nephrology, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, and surgery, to provide effective and integrated care.

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities to improve efficiency, safety and clinical outcomes for patients.

• Maintain board certification in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology.

• Seek opportunities for collaboration with our hospital partners.

Teaching – 10%

• Educate, supervise, and participate in the evaluation process of residents, medical students, and other allied health trainees.

• Assist with the development of Hematology/Oncology residency curriculum

Research/Scholarly Activities - 10%

• Participate in scholarly activities to the extent that ACGME criteria for “core faculty” are met; these include traditional scholarly products (i.e. publications, poster presentations) as well as invited presentations (i.e. grand rounds, professional or academic society conferences) and significant educations leadership roles (i.e. curriculum development).

Work Environment:

• Equitable participation in call coverage is expected

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO Degree

• Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics

• Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Special interest in the area of hematology

• Previous experience teaching in an academic setting

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical practice

• Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching of students and residents

•  Ability to work cooperatively, collegially, and professionally within a multi?disciplinary team environment

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

About University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita Department of Pediatrics

KU Wichita Pediatrics is a growing team of wonderfully talented and dedicated professionals devoted to the health and wellness of children and families across the state of Kansas. We provide innovative clinical care, with an emphasis on prevention and advocacy, and focus on quality service and safety. We are committed to developing and supporting our faculty, teams, partnerships and collaborations in our department, school and community. We work together for the health of future generations of Kansas children through our dedication to making new discoveries, advocating for children and educating tomorrow's physicians.

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