Neonatology Physician for Wichita, KS (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neonatology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
67214, Wichita, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/09/25
Well-respected and established Neonatology practice in Wichita, KS, is recruiting for a Neonatologist who is interested in an evolving QI team-based management opportunity. A Diamond in the rugh Neonatology opportunity!
Job Description:
- Full-time BC/BE Neonatologist position available
- 8-physician practice at Wesley Medical Center
- Combination of 8 and 24-hour shifts on 7-week rotating schedule. 1.0 FTE does approximately 170 hours per month of in-house coverage.
- Neonatologists provide in-house call and backup call from home.
- Level-III, 60-bed NICU
- 6,000 deliveries each year at the hospital
- The intensive and special care units average around 1,000 admissions annually, with an average daily census of 54
- All services except ECMO and heart surgery
- Supported by residents and nurse practitioners
- Affiliated with KU School of Medicine – Wichita, offers extensive QI and research opportunities
- Open to new Fellow graduate candidates if already BC in Pediatrics
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Open to J1 & H1B visa candidates
- Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term disability options
- Advanced and continuing education
- Leadership training and advancement opportunities
- Professional liability insurance**
- Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
- Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Long Term Care (LTC)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- TRULY Board Eligible (within 5 years of fellowship working toward BC) or Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- KS license (or willing to obtain)
- Fellowship-trained in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (to be completed prior to start)
- Clean malpractice and license history
- Does the provider require visa support - J1 or H1B?
For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma, delivering access to comprehensive care from some of the most experienced physicians in Kansas. It is the spirit of providing compassionate care and creating healthier tomorrows, that inspires and guides our more than 4,000 colleagues each day.
Wesley treats more patients annually and delivers more babies each year than any hospital in the region, and with nationally recognized quality. Additionally, Wesley provides the most extensive emergency network in Wichita with the Wesley ER, Wesley Derby ER, Wesley West ER, the Wesley Woodlawn ER and the region’s only pediatric ER just for kids.
Our mission to care for our communities extends beyond the walls of our facilities. Whether it’s through volunteering our time, making charitable donations or partnering with other organizations, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways.
You can read more about how Wesley Healthcare makes a difference in our community in our 2023 Community Impact Report.
About Pediatrix:
Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.
About the Community:
Wichita is the largest city in the State of Kansas and is known for its breathtaking sunsets, friendly residents, 4-season climate with lots of sunshine, remarkable affordability and ease of getting around. It also offers a low cost of living, short commutes, and high concentration of post-graduate degreed professionals due to the aviation industry and concentration of healthcare serving 2/3rds of Kansas and parts of the contiguous states. Not only has Wichita been named an All-American City four times since 1962, it also ranked among the top 32 cities nationally for quality of life. In addition, Kiplinger ranked Wichita a “Best Value City: in 2011. When it comes to education, parents have many high-quality options in deciding the appropriate educational environment for their children, including public, private and faith-based schools. There are numerous excellent college and university options as well. With its big city amenities along with perks often found only in towns a fraction of its size, it’s no wonder Wichita is not only a great place to visit, but a wonderful place to live.