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Practice Details
- Join a team of 4 Pediatric Hospitalists
- EMR System: Cerner
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
- Schedule: Full-time; Rotating Schedule
- Call Schedule: Based on shift rotation
- Location: Wichita, Kansas
This job location is currently located in a Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
- Join a team of compassionate Pediatric Hospitalists.
- Participate in a rotating schedule to promote variety in daily work.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Contribute to efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
- Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research).
- Provide documentation meeting insurance requirements; handle denials promptly.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules.
About Ascension Medical Group Via Christi
- Largest multi-specialty group in Kansas with over 300 providers in 40 specialties.
- Affiliated with the University of Kansas School of Medicine, sponsoring residency and fellowship programs.
About Wichita
- Family-friendly metro area of approximately 500,000.
- Voted #1 city for affordability by Business Insider.
- Features include a new airport, award-winning schools, affordable housing, and diverse economy.
- Home to four university campuses, including the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Wichita State University.
About Ascension Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led organization focused on high-quality outcomes and patient experience. With extensive care sites and providers, it offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
Why Join Us
With over 135 years of service in Kansas, Ascension offers diverse career opportunities. As a large, faith-based health system, we empower our associates to give back and make a difference in their communities.
We are committed to EEO and support military families with flexible careers and benefits.
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