Orthopedic Surgeon (Musculoskeletal Oncology)

The University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals, is seeking an Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgeon, who has completed an ACGME accredited Orthopedic residency program, Musculoskeletal Oncology fellowship training, and is either ACGME board certified or board eligible. The department has been recognized in the top 5% of Orthopedic programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025.

The position is to join our successful, high-volume sarcoma center within our NCCN accredited cancer center. The ideal candidate has areas of interest in both adult and pediatric populations, bone and soft tissue sarcomas, metastatic disease, and complex joint reconstructions in tumor patients.  The ideal candidate would be comfortable working in a comprehensive, collaborative team which includes dedicated orthopaedic oncology, surgical oncology, plastic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, bone and soft tissue pathology, musculoskeletal radiology, microvascular surgery, and hand surgery. Active participation in the education and mentoring of residents and medical students is expected. 

This position at University of Kansas Health System will support the mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as relocation assistance.

?Position Highlights:

• Full-time, academically driven, clinical practice in the Orthopedic Surgery sub-specialty area of Musculoskeletal Oncology.
• Primarily located at the Kansas University Sarcoma Center - a separate and dedicated clinic and administrative space
• Dedicated block time.
• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinator
• Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider
• Well-established weekly Sarcoma Tumor Board where CME credits can be earned
• Nurse navigation for all new sarcoma patients
• Access to intraoperative computer navigation systems
• Access to many other shared clinical and administrative resources.
• Research and academic resources available, both research coordination and basic science laboratories
• Participation in the advancement, mentoring, and education of medical students, interns, and orthopedic surgery residents.
• Participation in clinical, operational, and academic decision-making committees and activities