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Truman Medical Centers

Neuro-Ophthalmologist - Faculty Position

Truman Medical Centers, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101


Neuro-Ophthalmologist – Faculty Position

Full time

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 the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students. UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO. known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

Job Description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, University Health, and University Health Physicians seek a fellowship-trained, full-time clinical faculty member in neuro-ophthalmology. This is an ideal position for a recent fellowship graduate or an individual desiring a transition to academic medicine to join with our established neuro-ophthalmologist in building the premier neuro-ophthalmology center in Kansas City. There are unique career advancement opportunities for clinical practice, clinical research, and teaching of medical students and neurology and ophthalmology residents. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in neurology or ophthalmology.

We are located in Kansas City, Missouri which is recognized as one of America’s Most Liveable cities. This vibrant community located in the heart of the Midwest has all the amenities of the city while retaining the friendliness and relaxed atmosphere of Midwestern living. Kansas City offers an abundant lifestyle including a low cost of living, a flourishing arts and music district along with a plethora of professional and college sporting events. It hosts two major universities, three medical schools, a law school, a conservatory of music and one of the nation’s leading art colleges. In addition, Kansas City’s international airport makes travel to other destinations easy and affordable.

Academic appointment and a competitive salary/benefit package are commensurate with background. “University Health Physicians is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program”. The Department of Neurology is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.