Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

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.

Local Team Collaboration: 

• Join our close-knit team of 26 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers at Via Christi St. Francis.
• The 360-bed hospital is 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 nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Candidates with previous hospital medicine experience are preferred.

Flexible 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 availability to provide care for patients transferred from smaller rural hospitals requiring higher expertise.
• Collaborate closely with residents, contributing to a teaching and mentorship environment.
• 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 for 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.

Wichita-Centered Care: 

• Some clinicians volunteer 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.

Rewards and Benefits: 

• Compensation: Well-rounded compensation package
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, and long- and short-term disability.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership™ track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance.