Job Information
Ascension Health Physician, Family Medicine (E. 21st Street), Wichita, KS in Wichita, Kansas
We Are Hiring
Ascension Via Christi is looking for a full-time Family Medicine physician 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 Wichita
Family-friendly metropolitan area of approximately 500,000
Voted #1 city for overall affordability by Business Insider
Excellent amenities including a new airport, award- winning schools, affordable housing, hiking trails and diverse economic base
Home to four university campuses including the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Wichita 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 Family Medicine physician to join our practice at 9211 E. 21st N., Wichita, KS.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Via Christi to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Employed opportunity within a physician group of over 200 providers representing more than 40 specialties.
Join a group of 7 family medicine physicians, 3 pediatricians, and 7 advanced practice providers
Busy, established practice with opportunity to do procedures and sub-specialize.
Highly competitive and comprehensive guaranteed salary with production incentives and benefits package.
Academic opportunities through affiliation with the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita.
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.
Board eligible/Board Certifed in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Visa Eligibility
H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information regarding your EEO rights, view the EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) poster.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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