Lead the Future of Veteran Care: Anesthesiologist – Leavenworth KS VA *Recruitment Incentive*

Lead the Future of Veteran Care: Anesthesiologist – Leavenworth KS VA *Recruitment Incentive*

KansasPosted 3mo agoattending physician
$325,000 – $400,000Pay listed on source · unverified
AnesthesiologyFull-time0730-1600

Overview

Location
Kansas
Schedule
0730-1600
Source-listed pay
$325,000 – $400,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
VA hospital · Full-service VA hospital

Role summary

Full-time anesthesiologist position at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS offering salary between $325,000-$400,000, up to $200k loan repayment, about 10 weeks paid time off, a 0730-1600 schedule, with administrative duties and collaboration with CRNAs and other staff. The position provides government benefits, no physician employment contract, and liability protection with tail coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Veterans
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$325k–$400k
Physician-reported total comp$500k–$555k · $535k median
$297kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$583k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$325,000 – $400,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
sychiatry, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, dermatology, geriatrics, and more. Salary: $325,000-$400,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Will be provided to highly qualified can
Observed
2 mo ago
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
10 weeks
Next steps

Employer

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Facility & Community

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Facility details
Practice setting
VA hospital
Facility type
Full-service VA hospital
Patient population
Veterans
EHR
Not stated in posting
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Active supply
Kansas
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
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Work-life
VA hospital

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $325,000–$400,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule
0730-1600
Admin burden
includes completion of progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries
FTE
1
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Eastern Kansas Healthcare System is looking for a full-time Anesthesiologist at our Leavenworth, KS. Location. We are offering top-notch pay, an amazing recruitment incentive, up to $200k in student loan repayment, and full government benefits. Why Leavenworth KS.? Leavenworth offers a strong sense of community where physicians can build lasting relationships with patients and families. The city provides a low cost of living, making it easier to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and stable finances. Commute times are short, giving physicians more time for family, hobbies, and personal well-being. Schools, parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods make Leavenworth an attractive place for physicians raising children. The local medical community is supportive, collaborative, and focused on improving access to high-quality healthcare. Its location near Kansas City provides easy access to major amenities, entertainment, and travel options while still offering the charm of a smaller town. The Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth is a full-service VA hospital offering primary care, specialty care, emergency services, mental health, and addiction treatment programs for veterans. It operates 24/7 and is part of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, alongside the Topeka VA. Why Physicians Consider Leavenworth VA Wide Specialty Mix The facility supports 105 practicing physicians across 29 specialties, including internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, dermatology, geriatrics, and more. Salary: $325,000-$400,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Will be provided to highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Eligible EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Chief Anesthesiologist is responsible for direct provision of peri-operative anesthetic care and ensuring the facility and program are meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The physician should also be proficient and privileged in all aspects of Anesthesiology. The Anesthesiologist will provide perioperative care, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthetic, administration and monitoring of post-anesthesia care in compliance with national accreditation standards. The Anesthesiologist will provide expert consultation and guidance to CRNA, nursing, and other medical staff in the administration of the anesthesia programs. The incumbent will perform the administrative components of patient care management, such as completion of progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries. In this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standards. Work Schedule: 0730-1600 If interested, please call, or send your CV. Jeffrey D. Richter PPR jeffrey.richter5@va.gov 913-731-9960