Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

Department:
SOM KC Orthopedic Surgery
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Ortho Admin

Position Title:
Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: MD (without residency experience)

Job Duties Outlined

Complete training to become an approved research coordinator including but not limited to: IRB training.
Initiate an investigator initiated clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, data analysis, manuscript write up, and journal submission.
Prepare and submit case studies.
Participate in ongoing clinical research projects (including patient screening and recruitment, informed consent, chart review, data submission, etc.).
Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
Under the direction of the principal investigator, recruit and educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for studies.
Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance.
Work closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
Reviews and assists with the assessment of research protocols.
Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs.
As appropriate, review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review.

Clinical Experience

Assigned clinical site.

Inpatient Internal Medicine - Observership

Complete a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership which includes rounding with the medical team and shadow interns and residents under the supervision of the KU hospitalist team Attending at Ascension Via Christi Hospital or Wesley Medical Center.
Give oral presentations and talks as advised.
Attend morning teaching and noon conferences with residents.

CCR Meetings & Research Activities

Attend weekly CCR meetings to discuss any current clinical trials if applicable to research involvement as requested.

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$21.09 - $28.47
Minimum
$21.09
Midpoint
$24.78
Maximum
$28.47

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Visiting-Research-Fellow--Surgery-Orthopedics_JR006923 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006923.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment 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. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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