Overview Department: SOM KC Neurology. General Neurology Faculty Position Title: Faculty - Neurologist (General/Headache Telehealth). Job Family Group: Academic. The Department of Neurology at The University of Kansas Health System and University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time General/Headache Neurologist dedicated to telehealth care delivery to expand access to specialty care across rural Kansas. This position is part of an innovative, grant-supported initiative to build a statewide “virtual campus” model, delivering coordinated, high-quality neurological care to underserved populations. The neurologist will primarily provide telehealth consultations in partnership with rural primary care providers, helping address critical gaps in access—particularly in regions of Kansas that currently have no practicing neurologists. This is a 1.0 FTE telehealth-focused position (with limited in-person responsibilities to maintain clinical integration). This role actively contributes to the education and training of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, or other trainees and participates in departmental and divisional academic activities. Responsibilities Provide outpatient neurology consultations via telehealth to general neurology and headache patients located in rural clinics across Kansas. Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with local providers. Support screening and early diagnosis and management of neurological conditions. Participate in development of telehealth workflows, protocols, and best practices. Participate in a coordinated care model that integrates telehealth visits with local diagnostics, labs, and ongoing care. Work alongside telehealth coordinators, nurse health coaches, and care navigators to improve patient outcomes and reduce barriers to care. Maintain connection with the academic department through case discussions, education, and clinical collaboration. Contribute to program growth and innovation in rural tele-neurology care. Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and other learners. Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, teaching rounds, seminars, or academic activities as assigned. Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in general neurology and headache medicine. Qualifications Education: M.D., D.O., or equivalent. Certifications/Licenses: Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas. Board-certified or Board-eligible in Neurology. Work Experience: Residency training in Neurology. Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in general neurology or headache medicine. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day after six months; additional bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months. Retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b). Employee Type Regular Time, Full time. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Disability Preference Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Faculty - Neurologist (General/Headache Telehealth)
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
kansas city, kansas city
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