Pulmonary Critical Care

We Are Hiring

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Facility Name: Ascension Medical Group Via Christi

Schedule: Full-Time 

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

Productivity incentives: Base Guarantee + wRVU 

CME allowance

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 Pulmonary and Critical Care practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. 

 

• Join an established and growing team of 5 Pulmonologists/Intensivists and 5 APPs, with expansion to support St. Peter in Wichita
• Call structure: 1:5
• Practice setting: Mix of inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonary medicine
• Opportunity to participate in the continued growth and development of an expanding Pulmonary and Critical Care service
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced APPs, nursing, respiratory therapy, and specialists across the health system
• Opportunity for academic involvement and clinical teaching through relationships with medical education programs, as applicable
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of complex pulmonary and critical care conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide comprehensive critical care services while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to medically complex patients
• Participate in procedures and diagnostic services within the scope of the practice and physician training

About the Facility

• 429-bed tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center
•  Integrated referral network serving patients throughout Wichita and the surrounding region
•  Academic affiliations with the University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita and other medical  education programs 
• Serving a population of approximately 400,000 residents in the City of Wichita with the greater metropolitan area being approximately 650,000 residents
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

 

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Join an established team during an exciting period of program growth
• Opportunity to help shape the continued expansion of Pulmonary and Critical Care services
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

• Fellowship training in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

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.