What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon position at Ascension?
Ascension Via Christi is looking for a 1.0 FTE Orthopedic Surgeon to join our elite team!
Why Join Our Team
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
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
What You Will Do
Ascension Via Christi is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon for our Surgery Department.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Via Christi to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
- Orthopedic surgeon providing patient care and surgical intervention as medically indicated.
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.
What You Will Need
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts and board certification obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Requirement will be tracked by local Medical Staff office.
Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Visa Eligibility
None
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension Via Christi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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