New River Community College
Assistant Professor - IM Dept (Geriatrics)
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Overview
The University of Kansas Medical Center's Geriatric Medicine Division within the Department of Internal Medicine seeks a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to support the mission of delivering high-quality older adult care, teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center. The position offers opportunities to provide optimal medical care to older adults for surgical and non-surgical patients at The University of Kansas Health System, while delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings. As part of the geriatric team, the faculty member balances inpatient consultations with coverage in skilled nursing facilities, and participates in educational and administrative conferences as guided by supervision. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care. There are multiple reasons to consider a career in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at KU Medical Center, including leadership in geriatrics-friendly transformation of a large healthcare system and opportunities for research anchored at the Landon Center on Aging in collaboration with the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Responsibilities
Balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations, coverage in skilled nursing facilities, and rotation in divisional on-call. Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences. Teach fellows, residents, and medical students. Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative. Contribute to the Landon Center on Aging, integrating community engagement, education, research, and clinical care. Note: This description is a summary of typical functions and may change with or without notice. Required Qualifications
Education:
MD/DO or equivalent Certifications: Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter Letters of Recommendation/Reference Benefits
Generous compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision insurance Robust CME allowance LTD/STD and Life insurance Professional liability insurance Leadership opportunities Active GWEP grant Advanced Practitioner support/ collaboration Contact
Gabriela Samborski gsamborski@kumc.edu Application and Additional Information
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered. See the KU Medical Center Human Resources benefits page for comprehensive information. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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The University of Kansas Medical Center's Geriatric Medicine Division within the Department of Internal Medicine seeks a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to support the mission of delivering high-quality older adult care, teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center. The position offers opportunities to provide optimal medical care to older adults for surgical and non-surgical patients at The University of Kansas Health System, while delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings. As part of the geriatric team, the faculty member balances inpatient consultations with coverage in skilled nursing facilities, and participates in educational and administrative conferences as guided by supervision. Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals is essential, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative and contributing to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care. There are multiple reasons to consider a career in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at KU Medical Center, including leadership in geriatrics-friendly transformation of a large healthcare system and opportunities for research anchored at the Landon Center on Aging in collaboration with the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Responsibilities
Balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations, coverage in skilled nursing facilities, and rotation in divisional on-call. Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences. Teach fellows, residents, and medical students. Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals, particularly in implementing the Age Friendly Health System Initiative. Contribute to the Landon Center on Aging, integrating community engagement, education, research, and clinical care. Note: This description is a summary of typical functions and may change with or without notice. Required Qualifications
Education:
MD/DO or equivalent Certifications: Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter Letters of Recommendation/Reference Benefits
Generous compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision insurance Robust CME allowance LTD/STD and Life insurance Professional liability insurance Leadership opportunities Active GWEP grant Advanced Practitioner support/ collaboration Contact
Gabriela Samborski gsamborski@kumc.edu Application and Additional Information
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered. See the KU Medical Center Human Resources benefits page for comprehensive information. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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