Pediatrician Needed in SW Kansas – Comprehensive Benefits and Zero Call

Our medical center is actively engaged in the recruitment of a full time Pediatrics Physician to provide care within our outpatient Family Care Center. Our pediatrics physicians have evenings, weekends, and recognized holidays off with no required call.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, with WRVU / production incentive bonus.
• Generous sign-on bonus (½ paid at signing, ½ at commencement).
• Student loan repayment opportunity.
• KMSL, OMSS and KBP eligible county
• Relocation / moving allowance.
• Stipend toward closing cost of home purchase (within 1^st year).
• Healthy CME days, CME annual dollars.
• 4½ days clinic, ½ day administrative.
• Generous PTO / EIB/ Holiday bank of time-off.
• BCBS medical, dental, vision immediately available (day 1).
• KPERS and additional retirement plan opportunities available.

Work Schedule

• Our typical clinic schedule is Monday thru Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am to Noon.
• Pediatrics does not require call (evenings, weekends, and recognized holidays off).

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality care to patients of all ages.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, APP’s, and staff.
• An interest and ability to round on a specific panel of nursing home patients is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine
• Board certified / Board eligible.
• Completion of a recognized Pediatrics residency/fellowship program (required)

Experience:

• Minimum one to three years of clinical experience required; however, will consider clinical rotations specific to area of discipline with rotations in rural communities a plus.
• Experience in rural health / medicine (highly preferred).

The Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center (KRRC) partners with hospitals, private practices, community health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and other organizations to help strengthen the health care workforce in rural and urban under resourced communities across the State. KRRC services are designed to assist Kansas communities in recruiting and retaining physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physician assistants, APRNs, nurses, dental hygienists, allied health professionals, and behavioral health professionals. In addition to offering recruitment support for Kansas health care facilities and job search support to a variety of health care providers, the KRRC offers resources for CV/resume building, interview prep, and contract negotiation.  

Currently partnering with 55+ health care organizations, we serve as their initial point of contact and liaison in recruiting those seeking to serve in rural and urban underserved communities.

Our medical center operates as a not-for-profit acute care hospital. One of our continuing goals is to provide “Quality Healthcare Close to Home.” Our mission is “We Care.” Because we care, we offer a number of excellent benefits to members of our team.  We are accredited by the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

We are committed to caring for our diverse communities by expanding care services and investing in the best technology to meet the needs of our patients and medical providers. Our central location allows us to provide services to the residents of five states including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. Our population is about 23,000 people; however, our service area reaches approximately 91,000 people. Our vision is “to be the Medical Center of choice for Southwest Kansas and the surrounding region.”

Situated in the southwestern corner of Kansas, this town is the self-proclaimed home of Dorothy’s house from The Land of Oz.  Located on the crossroads of Highway 54 and Highway 83, they are a major trade center for Southwest Kansas and a five-state area. With a population of over 22,000, it continues to grow yet maintains a small hometown feel. The community boasts thriving tourism industries, history, culture, diverse activities, wide open spaces, and spectacular sunsets. It is a growing community that offers a variety of religious affiliations and many job networking opportunities through organizations like Young Professionals and Youth Entrepreneurs. Residents can enjoy watching their semi-pro baseball team, going down slides at the family water park, or spending an afternoon at the golf course. With more than 35 restaurants and access to major byways, this town is a wonderful place to call home.