Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon

kansashealthsystem; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employed Opportunity

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

CME Allowance

Established practice

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus is seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing, multi-specialty practice serving central and western Kansas.

Ideal candidates are Board Eligible/Board Certified and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery, licensed in Kansas, with J1 visa sponsorship accepted. The position offers an employed model, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, CME allowance, sign-on and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed in Kansas.
• J1 visa sponsorship eligible or accepted.

Skills

Board Certification

Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed in Kansas

J1 Visa Sponsorship Eligible

Job description

Position Title

Physician - General Orthopedic SurgeonCentral Kansas Orthopedic Group, Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend is seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a highly successful practice with a draw area that covers counties central and western Kansas, extending to the Colorado border.

Currently, the practice includes one full-time general orthopedic surgeon, a part-time orthopedic hand surgeon, a part-time orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, a full-time Podiatrist providing comprehensive foot/ankle surgery, and a Family Medicine/Sports Medicine non-surgical physician. Additionally, the practice offers Total Joint Services (Anterior/Posterior THA, TKA, TSA, reverse TSA, Total Elbow, Total Ankle), Full Foot/Ankle Service, Hand/Upper Extremity Service, and Sports Medicine Service.

Four full-time Physician Assistants cover clinic duties, assist in all surgeries, conduct daily inpatient rounds, including weekends, and provide first-call support for answering services and emergency coverage year-round. The clinic currently sees 16,000 visits per year, with 1,200 outpatient surgeries performed annually.

This position at the University of Kansas Health System will contribute to delivering the highest quality of care and fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible/Board Certified as well as fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery and licensed in Kansas, additionally we are currently accepting candidates requiring J1 Visa sponsorship.

We Offer:

• Employed Opportunity

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Annual CME Allowance

• Established -thriving practice

• Sign-On Bonus

• Relocation Allowance

About the University of Kansas Great Bend Campus:

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus includes a 33-bed, not-for-profit hospital providing short-term acute care services along with orthopedic, obstetric, and surgical care units, radiology and an emergency department including Level IV trauma services. The medical pavilion, also located on the Great Bend Campus, provides specialty ambulatory care including obstetrics/gynecology, family medicine, general surgeryand specialty clinics.

About Great Bend, Kansas:

Situated in Barton County, Great Bend is home to nearly 15,000 residents. It is an ideal community for families, boasting excellent schools and numerous attractions. Spend your weekends at Wetlands Waterpark, join a Great Bend Rec program, or explore the free Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo. During the summer, don'tmiss the local farmers market, the Summer Street Stroll, outdoor movies in Jack Kilby Square, mud volleyball during June Jaunt, or concerts at Party in the Park.

The active downtown area offers plenty to enjoy, from food trucks to the local brewery. Final Fridays on Forest providea wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and soak in the lively atmosphere. The holiday season brings beautifully illuminated displays, best enjoyed by taking a ride on the Great Bend trolley.

For sports enthusiasts, the recently renovated sports complex hosts multiple sporting events and Barton Community College activities. Outdoor recreation options abound, with Cheyenne Bottoms, the largest inland marsh in the United States, located near Great Bend. The community is surrounded by numerous parks and trails, ensuring ample opportunities for outdoor activities. No matter your interests, Great Bend offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.