Hospitalist Physician

Sound Physicians; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Wichita, KS seeks a nocturnist for overnight coverage at Via Christi St. Teresa. Join a close-knit team of 4 physicians and 2 APPs in a 68-bed hospital with an open ICU and intensivist support.

This role emphasizes collaboration within a multispecialty team, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for leadership on quality initiatives. J1 candidates are encouraged; visa and credentialing support are provided, with a strong commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• J1 candidates encouraged to apply; visa and credentialing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage overnight admissions and cross-coverage at a community hospital.
• Collaborate with multispecialty team and intensivist-supported ICU.
• Utilize Cerner with Dragon for efficient dictation and charting.

Skills

Board-certified

IM/FM board eligibility

J1 visa eligible

Education

MD/DO

Tools

Cerner

Dragon Dictation

Job description

Join Our Wichita, Kansas Team as a Hospital Medicine or Nocturnist 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.

We are hiring fora nocturnistposition. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 4 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers (APPs) at Via Christi St. Teresa.
• The 68-bed hospital has 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.

Scheduling:

• We offer flexible scheduling.
• 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 expertise to provide care for patients transferred from smaller rural hospitals that require a higher level of care.
• 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, enabling a 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.
• Some clinicians volunteer their 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.

Compensation:

• Compensation: Well-rounded compensation package
• Enhanced sign-on bonus