Community and Family Medicine Faculty - Geriatrics

Community and Family Medicine Faculty

• Geriatrics Full time University Health Physicians , is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) in conjunction with its major teaching facility University Health (UH). UHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workforce. UH Lakewood Medical Center Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students. The

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accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program. The

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Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships. UH is known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital” and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City,

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is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, UH has been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Family Medicine Physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine to join our growing academic faculty. This role balances exceptional clinical care for older adults with a robust academic appointment, offering significant opportunities to shape the next generation of physicians through teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity. Key clinical responsibilities include; comprehensive, compassionate geriatric primary care across multiple settings (ambulatory clinics, acute care, long-term care, and home-based settings). The ideal candidate will thrive in a highly collaborative, interprofessional environment dedicated to clinical excellence, research, and community health. Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience in an academic medical setting.
• Proven leadership experience in medical education, curriculum design, and/or clinical operations.
• Strong track record of or demonstrated commitment to clinical teaching and academic medicine.
• Experience in securing research funding or leading interdisciplinary clinical trials. This faculty position provides an opportunity to become a member of a dynamic, expanding academic program and allows for faculty development. Academic appointment and salary commensurate with background. DEPARTMENT The Department of Community & Family Medicine is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.