Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Job Description
Position Title Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Days - Full Time Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a physiatrist for full time faculty position with training and interest in inpatient rehabilitation at a free-standing, community-based rehabilitation hospital.
This individual will be hired at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor (tenure or non-tenure track) based on experience.
Additionally, faculty members are tasked with delivering lectures to PM&R residents and students, as well as participating in scheduled Grand Rounds sessions, contributing to the academic and professional development of the medical community.
About the Job
Special interest in medical management of rehabilitation needs for patients during inpatient rehabilitation including medically complex, neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses Collaborate with referring services and other departments as appropriate to ensure transitions across the continuum of care Establish a community-based consultation service at other locations as appropriate Provide care in ambulatory clinics for general and/or neurologic physiatry patients Required Qualifications: MD or DO Board Eligible/Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas Preferred Qualifications: Inpatient Rehabilitation experience Benefits and
- Compensation: Recent increase in overall compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, and vision insurance CME allowance LTD/STD and life insurance Professional liability 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. 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, and we will be hosting the World Cup! 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-53096 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.
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About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis.
We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Provide medical management for complex neurologic and orthopedic patients within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Deliver lectures to residents and students while contributing to the academic development of the medical community.
Requirements
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $275k–$328k)209 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Kansas vs national | $270k median in Kansas | $295k nationally (−8%)58 state / 14,111 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Kansas | 155 active | 22,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 55% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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