Pediatrician

St Catherine Hospital Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 259,215 - 316,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation support

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

St Catherine Hospital Garden City is seeking a Pediatrician to provide patient-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role significantly impacts the health outcomes in our Kansas communities, focusing on preventive care, immunizations, and chronic disease management.

We offer a generous compensation package of $288,017 annually along with a starting bonus and relocation support, ensuring you can focus on your practice from day one.

Join a close-knit community while enjoying a rewarding professional experience with opportunities for growth in Southwest Kansas.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately diagnose and treat childhood illnesses.
• Experience in comprehensive pediatric practice.
• Must hold current non-restricted license in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and document encounters.
• Administer immunizations and guide families through milestones.
• Manage chronic pediatric conditions and coordinate with specialists.

Skills

Clinical expertise in pediatrics

Strong diagnostic acumen

Compassionate, child-centered approach

Education

Medical Degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pediatrician, you will be a central and cornerstone provider in our physician-facing organization, delivering comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered medical care for infants, children, and adolescents across all developmental stages of life. This vital role is critical in promoting long-term health, wellness, and managing a broad spectrum of acute, chronic, and emergent pediatric conditions, profoundly impacting the health outcomes and quality of life for young patients and their families in our Kansas communities.

Every day you will conduct thorough patient evaluations, leveraging your expertise to accurately diagnose and expertly treat a wide array of childhood illnesses, developmental concerns, and complex pediatric issues. You will provide essential preventive care, administer immunizations, guide families through developmental milestones, and empower them with crucial patient education. Your responsibilities will also include adeptly managing chronic pediatric conditions, performing minor procedures, and strategically coordinating care with specialists, all while diligently building lasting relationships with children and their families. You will meticulously document all encounters, communicate effectively with patients and guardians, and ensure strict adherence to evidence-based guidelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will possess broad clinical expertise in pediatrics, strong diagnostic acumen, and demonstrate a compassionate, child-centered approach to healthcare. You must be a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatrician with an active license in Kansas (or eligibility to obtain one), committed to fostering enduring patient and family relationships and dedicated to continuous professional development. Experience in comprehensive pediatric practice, encompassing well-child visits, acute care, and chronic disease management, and a genuine passion for serving as a primary healthcare advocate for the health of our diverse pediatric populations will position you for excellence in this impactful physician role.

• Serve as a central Pediatrician, delivering comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered medical care for infants, children, and adolescents across all developmental stages, significantly impacting health outcomes and quality of life in Kansas communities.
• Provide essential preventive care, administer immunizations, guide families through milestones, empower them with education, manage chronic pediatric conditions, perform minor procedures, and coordinate with specialists.
• Diligently build lasting relationships with children and families, meticulously document all encounters, communicate effectively, and ensure strict adherence to evidence-based guidelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

We believe in compensating our talent exceptionally well. For this critical role, we're offering a premium compensation package totaling $288,017 annually. This includes a valuable starting bonus to recognize your immediate contribution and comprehensive relocation support designed to alleviate the complexities of moving, allowing you to focus on success from day one.

Job Requirements

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school is required.
• Must have successfully completed a residency program.
• Required Licensure and Certifications: Must be board certified and possess a current non-restricted license in Kansas. Must possess current, valid federal and state narcotics certificates. Current BLS and PALS certification required.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Where You'll Work

Southwest Kansas offers a compelling blend of professional and lifestyle benefits for providers.

• High Demand, Significant Impact: Rural areas often face provider shortages, meaning less competition and a greater chance to make a substantial difference in community health.
• Professional Growth & Autonomy: Providers often enjoy a broader scope of practice and more autonomy in smaller settings. Opportunities for leadership roles are also more accessible.
• Lower Cost of Living: Housing, utilities, and general expenses are typically significantly lower than in urban centers, leading to a higher disposable income.
• Strong Community Bonds: Experience close-knit communities where you're respected, recognized, and an integral part of local life.
• Outdoor Lifestyle: Enjoy open spaces, hunting, fishing, and a slower pace of life.

Southwest Kansas provides a rewarding environment for pproviders seeking professional fulfillment and a high quality of life away from the urban hustle.