Physician - Headache Neurologist

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Position Title Physician - Headache Neurologist Indian Creek Medical Plaza 2 Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician - Headache Neurologist The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Neurology, is seeking a full-time Headache Neurologist to join its dynamic team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.

Appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements. The successful candidate will be board-certified in Neurology and have fellowship training in headache medicine.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role will include opportunities for clinical research including clinical trials, and teaching. Outstanding candidates at earlier stages of their careers will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

The position involves providing comprehensive care for neurology patients, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of headache.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and managing neurology patients in various settings, such as general neurology clinics, headache clinics, continuity clinic supervision and during inpatient consultations.

The role also requires participation in on-call coverage and educating medical students, residents, and fellows through both formal and informal group settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend clinical expertise, education, and scholarly pursuit within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Required Qualifications

MD/DO or equivalent Board certified in Neurology Completion of fellowship training in Headache Medicine Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri Competitive compensation and benefits package: Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision 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, 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-52886 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 provide comprehensive neurological care with a focus on headache diagnosis and management across clinical and inpatient settings. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical research, clinical trials, and educating medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD/DO or equivalent degree and be board-certified in Neurology with fellowship training in Headache Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisPatient treatmentInpatient consultationMedical educationAcademic teaching

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Headache Neurologist at University of Kansas Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 62% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 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

Generous Retirement Contribution
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
CME Allowance
LTD/STD and Life Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage