Physician – Pediatrics Newborn Nursery Hospitalist

• Position Title
• Physician – Pediatrics Newborn Nursery Hospitalist
• Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Physician – Pediatrics Newborn Nursery Hospitalist

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Medical Center, is seeking applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in newborn nursery hospitalist care. This individual will be responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care for hospitalized newborns across University of Kansas Medical Center campuses.

This role includes conducting comprehensive newborn assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, to support patient health and safety. Participation in delivery attendance, when available, in collaboration with neonatology teams, is also expected.

The Clinical Assistant Professor will play an active role in teaching and mentoring graduate-level learners, including residents, medical students, and fellows, within the clinical setting. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and divisional meetings, academic activities, quality improvement initiatives, research, and other scholarly activities that support the mission of the Department of Pediatrics.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited school and be board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics. Candidates must also hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice medicine in the State of Kansas. Required certifications include Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and the successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical excellence, and medical education.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

About The University of Kansas Medical Center

The University of Kansas Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing health through education, research, and patient care.

Through its commitment to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation, the Medical Center prepares future healthcare professionals while providing high-quality care to patients and families across the region.

The Department of Pediatrics supports these efforts through clinical services, medical education, scholarly activities, and quality improvement initiatives focused on improving the health and well-being of children and newborns.

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 and Science City, the National WWI Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and 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. Residents enjoy suburban neighborhoods, excellent restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and a variety of public and private schools and institutions of 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 thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For More Information Contact

• Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
• ATerry2@kumc.edu
• Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type

Job Requisition ID

• R-59134
• Important 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.

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