Physician - Pulmonary Medicine General

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Pulmonology
• Schedule: Mixed inpatient/outpatient practice with optional sleep medicine practice for trained Pulmonologists.
• Call Schedule: 1 in 2 call schedule
• Practice Detail: Join a Pulmonologist and highly skilled support staff including hospitalists, lab and radiology.
• EMR System: Meditech and Athena
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan
• Location: Manhattan, 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Via Christi is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonologist.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Via Christi to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Come and practice in a busy clinic located near the hospital campus.
• Pulmonologist will split time between clinic, sleep lab and intensivist consults.
• Great opportunity for a trained Pulmonologist to easily build a thriving practice in an underserved specialty.
• Competitive salary guarantee with lucrative wRVU incentives.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Why Join Ascension Medical Group Via Christi

• Largest multi-specialty group practice in Kansas including locations in Manhattan, Pittsburg, 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 Manhattan

• Great suburban community for families and singles alike
• Excellent amenities include airport, award-winning schools, affordable housing, and a diverse economic base
• Set amongst the beautiful Flint Hills with plenty of outdoor recreational facilities, sporting complexes, parks and nationally ranked Colbert Hills Golf Course
• Home to the Kansas State University

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking