Join Our Wichita, Kansas Team as a Daytime or Nocturnist Hospital Medicine 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compensation:
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Well-rounded compensation package.
Frank Galvani, Clinical Recruiter | [email protected] | (470) 718-5952
