Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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

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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.

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Local Team Collaboration: 

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• Join our close-knit team of 30 physicians and six advanced practice providers (APPs) at Via Christi St. Francis.
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• The 360-bed hospital is an open ICU with intensivist support.
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• Work alongside clinicians from diverse backgrounds and experience levels who collaborate effectively and enjoy spending time together professionally and socially.
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• Our day-to-day culture fosters a team atmosphere in a large, shared office space supported by a multidisciplinary patient care model.
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• We prioritize open communication, involving team members in decisions and encouraging them to champion projects that improve care, such as updating order sets.
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• 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.
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Qualifications: 

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• Board-certified/eligible internal medicine or family medicine physicians.
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• 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
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• Accepting new graduates, residents, and fellows.
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Scheduling: 

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• We offer flexible scheduling.
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• Our retention rate is high, and we work collaboratively within our team to ensure coverage for time off.
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Key Responsibilities: 

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• No procedures required.
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• 24/7 critical care coverage.
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• Independent Code Blue and rapid response teams 24/7.
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• Stroke code teams 24/7.
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• Large nocturnist team each night: three physicians and one APP.
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• Level 1 Trauma Center.
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• Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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• Advanced structural heart program.
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• 24/7 PICC line/central line team.
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• 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.
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• We leverage our advanced resources and specialist availability to provide care for patients transferred from smaller rural hospitals requiring a higher level of expertise.
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• Collaborate closely with residents, contributing to a teaching and mentorship environment.
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• Work in coordination with an intensivist team that handles all procedures, allowing you to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making.
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• Utilize Cerner with Dragon for efficient dictation and access to our internal informatics platform for streamlined workflow and communication.
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Living and Working in Wichita: 

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• 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.
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• With a robust job market in the aviation industry and a range of cultural amenities, Wichita offers residents a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
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• 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.
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• Via Christi is a not-for-profit health system, so many resources are available for the uninsured or the underinsured.
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Compensation: 

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• Well-rounded compensation package.
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Frank Galvani, Clinical Recruiter | View email address on us.fitly.work | View phone number on us.fitly.work