Hospital Medicine Physician

Join Our Wichita, Kansas Team as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine 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 for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

People First in Wichita

Local Team Collaboration

• Join our close-knit team of 26 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers (APPs) 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 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.
  
  

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling

• We offer flexible scheduling.
• This is a nocturnist position.
• 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 a higher level of 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.
  
  

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

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.