General Cardiologist | Mentorship Available | KU St. Francis | $618K+

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a BE/BC General Cardiologist to join our growing team at the St. Francis Heart & Vascular Center in Topeka, Kansas. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established practice within a nationally recognized academic health system, ranked among Forbes’ “Best Employers.”

Position Highlights:

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) with inpatient/outpatient mix
• Collaborative team: 8 Cardiologists, 9 APPs, 2 CT surgeons, 3 CV APPs, and robust support staff
• Clinical focus—no research or teaching required
• 4 hours of weekly administrative time
• On-site procedures and testing: stress testing, echo, vascular sonography, Coumadin clinic, cardiac rehab, vein/device clinics
• Structural heart programs: ASOIPFO, TAVR, Watchman; Mitral/Triclip launching in 2026
• Strong referral base from PCPs, specialists, hospitalists, and outreach
• Schedule: M–F clinic/outreach; rotating inpatient weekends/holidays
• Call: 1:6 (5 days/month) with excess call pay
• Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology for efficient documentation
• Advanced imaging: CV PACS Fuji, EKG Epiphany, 3mensio
• Outreach to 10 secondary service locations

Qualifications:

• ABIM Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiology
• Fellowship training in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Diseases
• Open to new graduates—mentorship available

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• 2-year base salary guarantee + wRVU incentive
• CME stipend, recruitment loan, relocation allowance
• Medical debt assistance + Navigate Student Loans consult
• Paid malpractice, health benefits, retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth support
• Total compensation package: $618K+ including incentives
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• J-1 waiver support (Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS)

Recognitions:

• Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center Accreditation
• AHA 2025 Awards:
  • STEMI Receiving Bronze
  • NSTEMI Gold + Type 2 Diabetes Target
  • Stroke Gold Plus + Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

About Us: Since 1909, our 378-bed acute-care facility has delivered exceptional care to the Topeka community. A joint venture between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, we offer advanced medical and surgical services with a commitment to clinical excellence.

• Weekly Cardiac Case Conference (CME)
• Bi-weekly Vascular Case Conference (CME)
• Annual Cardiovascular Symposium
• Active participation in NCDR registries: CAD PCI, TAVR, STS, LAAS, EP/PPM/ICD

Why Topeka? Located along the scenic Kansas River, Topeka offers a vibrant downtown, cultural attractions, and affordable living. Enjoy family-friendly amenities, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Kansas City (50 minutes) with access to an international airport.

About Ardent Health Services

From our roots in behavioral health to our groundbreaking partnership with leading real estate investment trust Ventas, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest – and most innovative – hospital operators. Since 2001, Ardent has invested more than $835 million in raising the standard of care in the communities we serve.

Ardent includes: 30 Hospitals; 4,287 Licensed Beds; 26,000 employees; 180 clinic locations; 1,200 employed providers; and 2.6 million provider encounters/day