OB/GYN Specialist

HealthcareIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Position Title
  • OB/GYN Specialist
  • Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is seeking a full-time OBGYN who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

The selected physician will join a robust team of over 35 faculty members, 25 residents, maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology fellows. As a faculty member of the Specialist Division, you will supervise residents and students, as well as provide consultation to certified nurse midwives. The ambulatory practice includes care in outpatient private clinics, supervision of resident clinics and coverage of community-based clinics.

The position provides a competitive benefits package. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Duties Outlined

  • Ambulatory care and inpatient care, including night and weekend Labor and Delivery and gynecology coverage
  • Provide attendance and presentation at student, resident, and fellowship teaching conferences

Guide and assist the house staff and students in preparing talks for meetings, in writing publications, and in conducting and presenting the results from research projects. Be an example of an academic physician by conducting clinical research in the Division. Support the other scholarly activities of the school

Required Qualifications

  • MD, DO or equivalent
  • Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
  • Experience in menopause and/or vulvovaginal care highly desirable

Benefits and Compensation

  • Highly competitive 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, and the Kansas City Mavericks! Visit thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For More Information Contact

  • Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
  • DDeskin@kumc.edu
  • Cell 913.951.7748

Time Type

Job Requisition ID

  • R-59027
  • 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 provide comprehensive ambulatory and inpatient OB/GYN care, including night and weekend coverage for Labor and Delivery. Additionally, the role involves supervising residents and students, conducting clinical research, and supporting the academic mission of the department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical educationResident supervisionStudent teachingMenopause carePatient consultationAcademic medicine

Healthcare Professional Career Context

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).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the healthcare market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Kansas16 active2,016 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
healthcare pay trend+12.4% 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN Specialist 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 top 35% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About University of Kansas Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive compensation package
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health, dental, vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance
Professional liability insurance

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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