Thoracic Surgery - Physician

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Schedule: Full-time
• Call Schedule: 10 days of required call per month
• Practice Detail: Join a respected multidisciplinary cardiovascular team!
• EMR System: Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group Via Christi
• Location: Wichita, Kansas

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Ascension Medical Group Via Christi is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible, fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon for our team in Wichita, Kansas.

Position Highlights:

• Employed opportunity with Ascension Via Christi Medical Group
• High-volume cardiac and thoracic service line with strong referral network
• Collaborative environment with excellent support staff and experienced OR teams

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for cardiac and thoracic patients.
• Participate in call rotation with other cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and other specialists to provide integrated care.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty.

About Ascension Medical Group Via Christi

• Largest multi-specialty group practice in Kansas including locations in Manhattan, Wamego and Wichita - More than 300 providers in 40 specialties providing mission-minded care for all.
• Academic affiliation with the University of Kansas School of Medicine and sponsorship of 6 residency and 2 fellowship programs.

About Wichita

• Family-friendly metropolitan area of approximately 500,000.
• Voted #1 city for overall affordability by Business Insider.
• Excellent amenities including a new airport, award- winning schools, affordable housing and diverse economic base.
• Home to four university campuses including the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Wichita State University.

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job