Physician - Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Position Title
  • Physician - Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist
  • Days - Full Time
  • Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Physician - Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking an academically oriented Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. This is a full-time appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professorial rank on either the tenured or non-tenure clinical track, depending on qualifications.

The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a sub specialization practice model, performing over 5.5 million tests and accessioning over 56,000 surgical pathology cases annually with a large case variety. There is an active ENT surgery department, with around 2000 ENT cases per year.

The University of Kansas Health System is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the department and within the Medical Center.

In addition to ENT diagnostic sign out, the successful candidate will participate in 1-2 additional subspecialty areas, general surgical pathology frozen section services, and contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow training, and develop research projects reflective of their own interests.

Required Qualifications

M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O. degree

  • Board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Preferred Qualifications

Fellowship training, or practice experience, in Head & Neck/ENT Pathology

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 hosted the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

  • If interested, please submit CV, cover letter, and three references to:
  • Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
  • DDeskin@kumc.edu
  • (913) 951-7748

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

  • R-54834
  • 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 sign-out for ENT surgical pathology cases and contribute to general surgical pathology frozen section services. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical and translational research and providing training for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree and be board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Head & Neck pathologyClinical researchMedical education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Head & Neck/ENT Surgical Pathologist 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 Pathology — ranked against 213 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 213 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, dental, vision
CME allowance
LTD/STD and life insurance
Professional liability coverage