Job Information
Ascension Health Physician, Pulmonology in Manhattan, Kansas
We Are Hiring
Ascension Via Christi is looking for a full time pulmonologist to join our elite team!
Why Join Our Team
Why Join Ascension Medical Group Via Christi
Largest multi-specialty group practice in Kansas including locations in Manhattan, Pittsburg, Wamego and Wichita
More than 300 providers in 40 specialties providing mission-minded care for all
Academic affiliation with the University of Kansas School of Medicine and sponsorship of 6 residency and 2 fellowship programs
About Manhattan
Great suburban community for families and singles alike
Excellent amenities include airport, award-winning schools, affordable housing, and a diverse economic base
Set amongst the beautiful Flint Hills with plenty of outdoor recreational facilities, sporting complexes, parks and nationally ranked Colbert Hills Golf Course
Home to the Kansas State University
About Ascension Medical GroupWhen you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
What You Will Do
Ascension Via Christi is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonologist.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Via Christi to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Come and practice in a busy clinic located near the hospital campus.
Pulmonologist will split time between clinic, sleep lab and intensivist consults.
Expert and highly skilled support staff available including hospitalists, lab and radiology.
Great opportunity for a trained Pulmonologist to easily build a thriving practice in an underserved specialty.
Competitive salary guarantee with lucrative wRVU incentives.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Job Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required Credential(s):• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Requirement will be tracked by local Medical Staff office.
Education:• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
Visa Eligibility
H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension Via Christi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster Supplement (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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