Academic Staff – Hematology/Oncology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Advance Cancer Care, Education, and Discovery

University Health Physicians (UHP), in partnership with the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Hematology/Oncology physician to join our academic clinical faculty. This role offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive cancer care while contributing meaningfully to medical education, clinical research, and service to an underserved community.

If you are motivated by teaching, patient advocacy, and advancing oncology care within an academic safety-net system, this position offers a fulfilling and mission-driven career path.

About the Academic Health System

UHP serves as the faculty practice for UMKC School of Medicine and is the primary physician group for University Health Truman Medical Center, widely known as Kansas City’s Essential Hospital. As a 547-bed, not-for-profit academic medical center, University Health provides high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout Jackson County and the Kansas City region.

The organization gained national recognition for leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering care and testing aligned with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Position Overview

As a clinical faculty member in the Section of Hematology/Oncology, you will:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient hematology and medical oncology care
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents
• Participate in clinical research and scholarly activity
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary academic environment
• Support evidence-based oncology care consistent with national standards from the
  National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• This role is ideal for physicians who value the integration of clinical excellence, education, and research.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology through the
  American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
• Strong commitment to teaching, patient care, and academic collaboration
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, urban academic medical center

Academic Appointment & Compensation

• Faculty appointment through UMKC School of Medicine
• Salary and academic rank commensurate with training, experience, and accomplishments
• Practice aligned with federal quality and patient safety initiatives supported by the
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Visa Sponsorship & Eligibility

H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply, in accordance with
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

J-1 visa applicants are eligible for 2027 hire dates only

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

The Department of Medicine values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our mission aligns with national efforts to improve cancer outcomes and reduce health disparities supported by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Why Kansas City & University Health?

Kansas City offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and a growing medical and research ecosystem. Practicing at University Health means making a tangible impact on public health while contributing to federally supported research and training initiatives recognized by the
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ready to Join an Academic Oncology Team with Purpose?

If you are passionate about oncology care, medical education, and academic service, we invite you to explore this rewarding faculty opportunity with University Health Physicians.