Physician - Anesthesiologist

The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that is committed to delivering high-quality care to the communities we serve.

The position includes providing anesthesia services at a busy 378-bed community hospital with 10 operating rooms. You will join an established team comprised of 7 Anesthesiologists and 13 CRNAs in a medically directed care model, with opportunities to staff your own cases.

Enjoy a broad and diverse case mix across multiple specialties, including obstetrics, general surgery, orthopedics and spine, urology, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, cardiovascular lab procedures, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team while caring for a wide range of patients and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
• Board certified/board eligible in Anesthesiology 
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas

Benefits and compensation: 

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance 
• Health, dental, vision insurance with coverage day one
• CME allowance 

• LTD/STD and Life insurance 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer 

• Full malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage 

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.

About Kansas City (located an hour from Topeka):

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.  A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

Cell (913) 951-7748

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.