University of Kansas Medical Center

Department:

SOM Wichita Pediatrics

Pediatrics-Developmental

Position Title:

Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Physician

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, at the University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita is seeking a candidate for a full-time faculty position to join an existing team of pediatric developmental & behavioral physicians. This position provides clinical care in a multi-discipline subspecialty clinic and participates in development of the curriculum and education of the residents in the developmental & behavioral clinic environment. Our team is the primary teaching faculty in developmental & behavioral pediatrics for our residents and medical students.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO Degree
• Kansas Licensure
• Board eligible or certified in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in teaching in an academic setting
• Ability to speak, read, and understand Spanish

Job Duties

Clinical Responsibilities - 90%

• Provide direct patient care for developmental & behavioral patients
• Equitable participation in holiday, weekend, and call coverage
• Work in conjunction with pediatric subspecialists, including cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, neurology, nephrology, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, and surgery, to provide effective and co-manage developmental & behavioral pediatric care
• Work and collaborate with department APRN's to ensure the highest level of patient care is provided.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities to improve efficiency and clinical care for patients
• Maintain board certification in pediatrics

Academic Responsibilities – 10%

• Participate in curriculum development for the developmental & behavioral rotations, assuring the ACGME standards are met
• Educate, supervise, and participate in the evaluation process of residents, medical students, and other allied health trainees
• Attend and actively participate in division and departmental meetings
• Serve on selected departmental and hospital committees as requested by the division director or chair 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time