Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis)

Position Title

Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis)

Days - Full Time

St Francis Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis)

The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis campus, is thriving, growing, and hiring a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team in beautiful Topeka, Kansas . The ideal candidate is team-oriented and a good communicator with staff, providers, and patients with attention to detail regarding patients and documentation. An orthopedist who is flexible and responsible will thrive in this team-oriented clinic. The team is proud of its open communication, accountability amongst staff and providers, and relaxed atmosphere.

Both seasoned and new graduates are welcome to apply. New graduates will thrive in a supportive environment with mentorship and growth from the beginning.

About the Position:

• •Inpatient and outpatient setting
• •Single-Specialty Group: 3 physicians, 7 PAs, and supporting staff mix of MAs, RNs, LPNs, schedulers, radiologic technologists, managers, and a work compensation coordinator
• •On-Site testing: X-Ray and ultrasound
• •Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• •Clinic schedule is flexible with hospital rounding
• •2.5 days of OR and 2.5 days in clinic
• •Daily outpatient load: 18-22
• •PA first assist support in the OR
• •Call: 1 in 4 days and 1 in 4 weekends (hospital & clinic call)- there is a PA on call w/ provider
• •EMR: Epic
• •Equipment: Synthes trauma, Stryker (and some Depuy) total joints, MAKO robotics, Arthrex scope implants available
• •Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue

Recruitment Package:

• •Base Salary + excess wRVU production incentive
• •CME Allowance
• •Recruitment Loan
• •Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• •Relocation allowance
• •Paid malpractice coverage
• •Health benefits + Retirement plan
• •Marketing + practice growth assistance

Minimum Qualifications:

ABPMR Board Certified/Eligible Orthopedic Surgery

About The University of Kansas Hospital - St. Francis Campus:

The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of quality, compassionate care. The St. Francis Hospital began serving its community in 1909. Today, the hospital has 378 beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community. In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network.

About Topeka:

As the capital city of Kansas, Topeka offers an array of opportunities and attractions. A population of nearly 180,000 residents, Topeka is home to the Firekeeper Golf Course at Prairie Band Casino and Resort, Washburn University (top-ranked public master’s level university) and the Topeka Zoo.

Community Life – The arts are alive and well in Topeka with more than 20 galleries, multiple performing arts venues and First Friday ArtWalk events in the Arts District. Outdoor enthusiasts love exploring, camping and boating at Lake Shawnee, Perry Lake and Clinton Lake. Topeka has miles of paved and wooded trails for walkers, joggers and bikers.

Livability – Neighborhoods, schools, civic and cultural activities, economic incentives and a “we can do that” attitude combine to make Topeka one of the best small metros in the United States.

Affordability – Topeka’s overall cost of living index is 91.7, more than 10 percent below the national urban area average. Housing in the Topeka market is particularly affordable.

Location - One-hour drive to Kansas City, and 30 minutes to popular university towns including The University of Kansas in Lawrence, and Kansas State University in Manhattan.

For more information contact:

Andrea Isaia, Andrea.isaia@kutopeka.com

(785) 608-4797

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-51897

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 asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .

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.

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