Physician Orthopedic Surgeon Hand & Upper Extremity at The University of Kansas Health System

Position TitlePhysician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Upper ExtremityLiberty HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Upper ExtremityLiberty Hospital now part of The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon. The department has been recognized in the top 50 Orthopedic programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025.The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing our hand and upper extremity service line within the community setting while collaborating with external departments and affiliated facilities to coordinate specialty-specific coverage. Candidates who are interested in optimizing site of service surgical planning enhancing patient access and treating the full spectrum of upper extremity conditions from routine to highly complex are strongly preferred.This position within The University of Kansas Health System supports our mission to provide the highest quality of care while fulfilling the community needs and responsibilities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with relocation assistance.Position Highlights:Full-time clinical practice focused on Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity careDedicated surgical time in both inpatient and outpatient operative settingsIntegrated orthopedic care team model designed to enhance efficiency and collaborationRobust APP support to optimize patient access and continuity of careOnsite Occupational Therapy within the clinic and Physical Therapy available through the Sports Medicine clinicConvenient in-clinic access to X-ray imaging and durable medical equipment (DME) servicesRequired Qualifications:MD/DOBoard-Certified/Board-Eligible in Orthopedic SurgeryCompleted Hand & Upper Extremity or Shoulder & Elbow FellowshipLicensed in Missouri and KansasBenefits and compensation:Recent increase in overall compensation packageGenerous retirement contributionRelocation assistanceHealth dental visionCME allowanceLTD/STD and life insuranceProfessional liability insuranceAbout Liberty Missouri:The City of Liberty Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City commonly referred to as the Northland.Liberty offers an award-winning public school system a local college and a vibrant historic downtown business district with retail dining and business offices. The Citys 29 square miles is serviced by excellent local municipal services like police fire water and sewer.With a population of just over 30000 the city offers the best combination of economic opportunities diverse housing award winning parks safe streets and neighborhoods a variety of things to do and a friendly sense of community.Recreation - Home to more than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails offering plenty of opportunity for play and exercise.Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a nationally recognized facility that hosts numerous local regional and national baseball softball and soccer tournaments and leagues throughout the year. The national tournaments attract teams from coast to coast.History Arts and Cultural - The community includes seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic places.Location - We are just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.About Kansas City (located 15 minutes from Liberty):A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. A short drive to Kansas City and you will find top destinations including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport just over an hour from Topeka has a new terminal thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities offering non-stop and international flights.The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC Kansas City Mavericks and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry Provider Recruiter at .Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-48277We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right jobWe can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Key Skills EMR Systems,Post Residency Experience,Occupational Health Experience,Pain Management,SOAP,Primary Care Experience,Medical Management,Suturing,Workers' Compensation Law,Pharmacy Residency,Botox Experience,Epic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1