Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Sound Physicians; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Nocturnist to join a close-knit team providing overnight hospital medicine coverage. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multispecialty staff to deliver safe, efficient care in a community hospital setting.

The position welcomes board-certified or eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians, including new graduates. Visa support is available through Sound’s in-house team, with flexible scheduling and collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
• J1 visa candidates considered; in-house visa and licensing support.
• Open to new graduates, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and cross-coverage at a large community hospital.
• Provide high-quality patient care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with an intensivist team to support critical care decisions.
• Utilize Cerner with Dragon for efficient dictation and charting.

Skills

Hospital medicine

Nocturnist

Education

Board-certified/eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Tools

Cerner EHR

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