Physician - Rheumatologist
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Job Description
- Position Title
- Physician - Rheumatologist
- South KC Medical Pavilion
Position Summary / Career Interest
Physician - Rheumatologist
The University of Kansas Health System, Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology is seeking a full-time Rheumatology faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care at the region's quaternary referral center.
The candidate should be fellowship-trained, board certified or equivalent, and eligible for licensure in Kansas along with clinical experience in Rheumatology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Position Highlights
- Outpatient and Inpatient clinical practices
- Diverse patient population with variety of routine and complex cases
- Opportunity for Rheumatology subspecialty clinics
- Participate in educational conferences
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO or equivalent
- Board certified/board eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Benefits and Compensation
- Recent increase in overall compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision
- 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, 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. Visit thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.
For More Information Contact
- Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
- DDeskin@kumc.edu
- Cell 913.951.7748
Time Type
Job Requisition ID
- R-57897
- 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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Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-quality clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings as part of the Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology. Additionally, the role involves participating in educational conferences and supporting the department's mission at the quaternary referral center.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the states of Kansas and Missouri.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in rheumatology | ranked against 161 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $313k (middle half $290k–$329k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Missouri | 361 active | 22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Rheumatology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed |
| New Rheumatology listings | 46 in the last 30 days | 40 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Rheumatologist at University of Kansas Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 161 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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