Physician - Pediatric Nocturnist

PediatricsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Position Title
  • Physician - Pediatric Nocturnist
  • Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Nocturnist to join its team.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to care for hospitalized pediatric patients in a collaborative, academic environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The Pediatric Nocturnist will provide inpatient care, respond to acute clinical needs, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for patients and their families.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the physician will play an active role in the education and mentorship of pediatric residents, medical students and fellows and will have opportunities to participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement and scholarly activities.

The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in pediatric inpatient medicine, education and teamwork.

Job Duties Outlined

  • Provide expert, patient-centered care for hospitalized patients at TUKHS main campus
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans for Pediatric patients
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational and quality improvement initiatives
  • Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient Pediatric care and related areas
  • Participate in departmental, division and institutional meetings, seminars and committees
  • Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development

Engage in scholarly activities, research and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department's mission

Required Qualifications

  • MD/DO or equivalent
  • Board eligible (BE)/Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas

Benefits and Compensation

  • Recent increase in overall compensation package
  • 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.

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.

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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks! Visit thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For More Information Contact

  • Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter
  • 816.419.4523
  • Aterry2@kumc.edu

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

  • R-56973
  • 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 Pediatric Nocturnist will provide expert inpatient care, respond to acute clinical needs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Additionally, the physician will mentor residents, fellows, and medical students while participating in academic and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD/DO or equivalent degree and be Board eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics. Applicants must also be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical educationEvidence-based practiceAcute clinical care

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (58 salary observations; 327 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (14,111 salary observations; 58,139 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $270k (middle half $251k–$288k)71 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Kansas vs national$270k median in Kansas$295k nationally (−8%)58 state / 14,111 national salary observations
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Kansas154 active22,614 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 22 employers
5
<$230k
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$230k-270k
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$270k-310k
6
$310k-350k
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$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 737 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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University of Kansas Health System logo

About University of Kansas Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, KS
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
Malpractice Coverage
Life Insurance

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,326/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.