Hospital Medicine Physician

Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Join Our Wichita, Kansas Team as a Hospital Medicine or Nocturnist Physician - A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Wichita-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for a hospitalist and a nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 4 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers (APPs) at Via Christi St. Teresa.

• The 68-bed hospital has an open ICU with intensivist support.

• Work alongside clinicians from diverse backgrounds and experience levels who collaborate effectively and enjoy spending time together professionally and socially.

• Our day-to-day culture fosters a team atmosphere in a large, shared office space supported by a multidisciplinary patient care model.

• We prioritize open communication, involving team members in decisions and encouraging them to champion projects that improve care, such as updating order sets.

• Many clinicians serve on hospital committees, including the medical executive committee, strengthening relationships with specialists and our supportive administration. At the core of everything we do is a commitment to a strong work ethic, honesty, and patient safety.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible internal medicine or family medicine physicians.

• J1 candidates invited to apply; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered

• Accepting new graduates, residents, and fellows.

Scheduling:

• We offer flexible scheduling.

• Our retention rate is high, and we work collaboratively within our team to ensure coverage for time off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a wide variety of cases at a large community-based hospital, including admissions and cross-coverage, with the support of a robust multispecialty team.

• We leverage our advanced resources and specialist expertise to provide care for patients transferred from smaller rural hospitals that require a higher level of care.

• Collaborate closely with residents, contributing to a teaching and mentorship environment.

• Work in coordination with an intensivist team that handles all procedures, allowing you to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making.

• Utilize Cerner with Dragon for efficient dictation and access to our internal informatics platform, enabling a streamlined workflow and communication.

Living and Working in Wichita:

• Wichita, Kansas, is an affordable and welcoming city known for its strong sense of community, diverse cultural attractions, and proximity to the scenic Arkansas River.

• With a robust job market in the aviation industry and a range of cultural amenities, Wichita offers residents a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

• Some clinicians volunteer their time in low-income clinics in the community or through the university. We also take medical students and residents on our service to provide volunteer teaching.

• Via Christi is a not-for-profit health system, so many resources are available for the uninsured or the underinsured.

Compensation:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Annual CME allowance.

• Continuing education and professional licensing support.