Hospital Medicine Physician
Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 67214, Wichita, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 12/16/24
Join Our Wichita, Kansas Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Wichita—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

People First in Wichita

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our close-knit team of 26 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers (APPs) at Via Christi St. Francis.
  • The 360-bed hospital is an open ICU with intensivist support.
  • Work alongside clinicians from diverse backgrounds and experience levels who collaborate effectively and enjoy spending time together professionally and socially.
  • Our day-to-day culture fosters a team atmosphere in a large, shared office space supported by a multidisciplinary patient care model.
  • We prioritize open communication, involving team members in decisions and encouraging them to champion projects that improve care, such as updating order sets.
  • Many clinicians serve on hospital committees, including the medical executive committee, strengthening relationships with specialists and our supportive administration. At the core of everything we do is a commitment to a strong work ethic, honesty, and patient safety.

Qualifications:

  • Board-certified/eligible internal medicine or family medicine physicians.
  • J1 candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered
  • Accepting new graduates, residents, and fellows.
Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

  • We offer flexible scheduling.
  • We are accepting both day and night shifts.
  • Our retention rate is high, and we work collaboratively within our team to ensure coverage for time off.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a wide variety of cases at a large community-based hospital, including admissions and cross-coverage, with the support of a robust multispecialty team.
  • We leverage our advanced resources and specialist availability to provide care for patients transferred from smaller rural hospitals requiring a higher level of expertise.
  • Collaborate closely with residents, contributing to a teaching and mentorship environment.
  • Work in coordination with an intensivist team that handles all procedures, allowing you to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making.
  • Utilize Cerner with Dragon for efficient dictation and access to our internal informatics platform for streamlined workflow and communication.

Living and Working in Wichita:

  • Wichita, Kansas, is an affordable and welcoming city known for its strong sense of community, diverse cultural attractions, and proximity to the scenic Arkansas River.
  • With a robust job market in the aviation industry and a range of cultural amenities, Wichita offers residents a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Wichita-Centered Care:

  • Some clinicians volunteer time in low-income clinics in the community or through the university. We also take medical students and residents on our service to provide volunteer teaching.
  • Via Christi is a not-for-profit health system, so many resources are available for the uninsured or the underinsured.

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Compensation: Well rounded compensation package
  • Benefits
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, and long- and short-term disability.
    • 401k with matching contributions.
    • Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
    • Annual CME allowance
    • Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership™ track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance.