Physician - Neurohospitalist - Neurologist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Title Physician - Neurohospitalist - Neurologist Days - Full Time Cambridge Tower A Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Neurohospitalist - Neurologist The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a Neurohospitalist to join a premier, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering the highest quality of patient care.

We welcome applications from both experienced clinicians and new graduates looking to launch their careers in a supportive academic environment. In this role, you will diagnose and manage a diverse range of acute neurological disorders within the inpatient setting.

Our physicians enjoy a structured "7 days on/7 days off" schedule, designed to promote professional focus and personal balance. For those seeking to expand their practice, options for additional shifts or outpatient clinic time are available for increased compensation.

Candidates also have the flexibility to integrate clinical teaching and research into their practice according to their professional interests. Job Duties: Provide care for neurology patients in the inpatient setting. Diagnose, treat, and manage complex neurological cases within the hospital.

Participate in on-call coverage. Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through formal instruction and bedside clinical rounds. Engage in scholarly activity and clinical research.

Required Qualifications

MD/DO degree Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency program Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Neurology Eligible for medical licensure in both Kansas and Missouri 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, 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, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information: Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter DDeskin@kumc.edu (913) 951-7748 Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-52871 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. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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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

The physician will diagnose and manage a diverse range of acute neurological disorders within the inpatient setting. Additionally, they will participate in on-call coverage and provide mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency program. They must also be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology and eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient managementMentoring

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (56 salary observations; 322 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,718 salary observations; 56,708 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
CME allowance
5% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.

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About University of Kansas Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

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