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DaVita Inc.

Acute Care Surgeon

DaVita Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Acute Care Surgeon

Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. Full-time position at

University Health Physicians , an academic group practice affiliated with the

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

in conjunction with its major teaching facility,

Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH) .

University Health Truman Medical Center

University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for UMKC, supporting residencies and medical education. UHP is the primary physician group for TMC/UH, Kansas City's safety net healthcare system, delivering high-quality care with compassion and dedication. Recognized as a regional leader in COVID care during the pandemic.

Job Description

Cover acute care general surgery, trauma, and surgical intensive care unit (SICU).

Work at ACS Level 1 and Missouri-designated Level 1 trauma center, serving a diverse urban and rural population.

Participate in disaster management efforts.

Provide care for elective general surgery patients.

Qualifications

Board-certified or eligible in General Surgery.

Board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care preferred but not required.

Coverage available at University Health Lakewood campus.

Current Surgical Critical Care Fellows are encouraged to apply.

Academic and Professional Development The Department of Surgery is expanding academically. The candidate should be interested in clinical, teaching, and research growth and will have an academic appointment at UMKC at the assistant/associate professor level, depending on experience.

Teaching and Community Our surgeons mentor residents, fellows, and medical students. Located in Kansas City, MO, a vibrant and affordable city with rich arts, sports, and educational opportunities. The new Chair of Surgery, Dr. James N. Lau, will lead this search.

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