Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist
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Job Description
- Position Title
- Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist
- Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest
Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist
The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist to join our growing Department of Radiology. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice a broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging within a high-volume, clinically integrated health system.
Our department is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and high-quality service. The selected candidate will join an experienced group of radiologists supported by advanced imaging technology, strong operational resources, and a culture that values professional growth, efficiency, and work-life balance.
Key Position Highlights
Broad-based diagnostic radiology practice with a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient imaging
Interpretation of CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiography, and other diagnostic imaging studies across multiple specialties
Opportunity to develop or maintain areas of clinical interest while practicing comprehensive diagnostic radiology
Collaborative relationships with referring physicians across medical and surgical specialties to support timely, high-quality patient care
Modern imaging equipment, robust PACS infrastructure, and dedicated technologist and support staff that promote efficiency and workflow optimization
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
- Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive retirement program
- Health, dental, vision insurance with coverage day one
- Paid time off and CME allowance for professional development, conference attendance and educational expenses
- LTD/STD and Life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Full malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage
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.
Contact
Interested applicants send CV to Darci Deskin at ddeskin@kumc.edu or call 913.951.7748.
Time Type
Job Requisition ID
- R-58874
- 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 perform diagnostic imaging interpretations including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography across various medical specialties. They will also collaborate with referring physicians to ensure high-quality, timely patient care within a high-volume clinical environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be ABR board certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology. 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
Radiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (58 salary observations; 329 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (14,206 salary observations; 58,547 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,526 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $600k (middle half $528k–$700k)340 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Kansas vs national | $270k median in Kansas | $295k nationally (−8%)58 state / 14,206 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Kansas | 157 active | 22,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 50% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist at University of Kansas Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,526 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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