What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Investigator position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Required documents uploaded by: Open until filled
Agency Information:
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is a regulatory board overseeing licensing, and regulation for 16 healthcare professions and practitioners across Kansas. Our core mission centers on safeguarding the public by regulating, and educating individuals engaged in the healing arts within the State of Kansas.
We acknowledge and reward the dedication of our staff by providing opportunities for training, career advancement, fostering a family-friendly workplace environment, promoting work-life balance, and recognizing exceptional service. As an employer in the State of Kansas, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits that significantly contribute to the professional and personal well-being of our team members.
If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity that presents challenges and growth potential, apply today to join our dynamic team!
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation: $25.00/hour
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Are you a licensed healthcare professional seeking to make a difference?
Join our team as a Medical Investigator. As a Medical Investigator with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, you will be conducting investigations related to complaints alleging standard of care violations and/or misconduct including allegations of sexual misconduct and boundary violations. In this role, you will be collecting tangible evidence by subpoena or other means such as interviewing complainants, healthcare professionals, and witnesses. Some onsite visits to practices and facilities may be necessary for this role. The Medical Investigator will be required to document and record all processes and findings by means of comprehensive reports, detailed logs, and memorandums. At times, this position may be required to provide testimony at depositions, public hearings, and courts of law.
Successful applicants in this position are familiar with statutes and regulations that relate to the Healing Arts Act or other health professions’ practice acts. Medical Investigators will at times be required to coordinate investigative activities with other entities. The subject matters that are being investigated and inspected require the Medical Investigator to effectively communicate with a broad spectrum of health care professionals, complainants, witnesses, legal professionals, law enforcement, and others, both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of an Associates or Bachelor program from an accredited college or university, in a health care related field.
- Must have an active healthcare professional license (e.g. Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physician Assistant (PA), allied health professionals (PT, OT, RT, LRT, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years’ experience investigating (i.e. performing fact-finding analysis, investigative research, data analysis, and report writing).
- Education, training, and/or experience investigation allegations of sexual misconduct.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Rikki Price
Email: KSBHA_recruitment@ks.gov
Phone: 785-296-8558
Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson Ave., Lower Level, Suite A, Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
First Sign in or register as a New User.
Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Resume
Cover Letter
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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