Pediatrician

We Are Hiring

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Manhattan Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time

$50,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation assistance 

CME allowance of $4,000 

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected hospital system, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

 

• Join an established team
• Call structure: 15 days of call coverage per month
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Access to Support staff
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide comprehensive pediatric care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents in the level 2 nursery inpatient setting
• Attend deliveries and provide newborn assessments, stabilization, and routine nursery care as needed
• Manage care for normal newborn nursery patients, including admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, and parent education
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record system

 

About the Facility

 

• 150 bed hospital, level 2 nursery unit
• Serving a population of approximately 130,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

#HeC

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.