Overview
- Location
- Garden City, Kansas
- Schedule
- Provides on-call coverage
- Source-listed pay
- $525,162
- Practice
- Hospital-based, rural Southwest Kansas · Hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
This General Surgeon role offers a fixed annual salary of $525,162 with a starting bonus and relocation assistance in a rural hospital setting in Southwest Kansas. The physician will provide high-quality patient care including on-call coverage, maintain records, participate in quality and compliance programs, and engage in professional development.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: Rural community patients
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $525,162
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- ssional fulfillment and a high quality of life away from the urban hustle. #HEC Pay Range $525,162- $525,162 /yearly
- Observed
- 2 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Annual salary guaranteed at $525,162 including starting bonus and relocation support
- Bonus / incentives
- Starting bonus to recognize immediate contribution
Benefits named in the posting
- Comprehensive relocation support
Employer
CommonSpirit Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based, rural Southwest Kansas
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Patient population
- Rural community patients
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $525,162 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- provides on-call coverage
- Admin burden
- Maintains medical records and fulfills administrative duties including participation in committees and quality initiatives
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physician, you will deliver the highest quality patient care within a high-functioning interdisciplinary team, adhering to ethical and professional standards. Every day, you will evaluate and manage patients, maintain precise medical records, and fulfill administrative duties. You'll comply with all relevant healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, managed care), ethical directives, and hospital policies, actively participating in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and relevant committees. You'll contribute to operational matters, provide on-call coverage, and pursue continuous medical education to maintain expertise. To be successful in this role, you must commit to quality care, compliance, continuous learning, and active participation in hospital goals, including community benefit services and maintaining compensation model targets. Provides highest quality patient care. Provides ambulatory care in the Clinic as designated. Services provided by the physician include seeing patients, preparing medical records, professional and administrative duties. Updates and maintains medical records for all examinations, services, and other services in accordance with policy. Physician participates and complies with the requirements of sponsoring entities ethical and religious directives (ERD), Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal and state reimbursement plans. Physician will participate and lead in various activities and initiatives that will promote clinical and quality improvement for services provided. Complies at all times with Hospital's policies and procedures; financial reviews, utilization review/quality management, compliance and integrity program; compliance and citizenship policies and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill. Development of personal and professional knowledge and competence through continuing medical education including maintaining applicable board certification. We believe in compensating our talent exceptionally well. For this critical role, we're offering a premium compensation package totaling $525,162 annually . This includes a valuable starting bonus to recognize your immediate contribution and comprehensive relocation support designed to alleviate the complexities of moving, allowing you to focus on success from day one. Job Requirements Required Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD or DO) Current and unrestricted Physician License to practice in applicable state Must have successfully completed a residency and / or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (""DEA"") registration Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to hospital Obtain medical staff privileges within the health system, at sponsoring institution Medium Work exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly #HEC Where You'll Work Southwest Kansas offers a compelling blend of professional and lifestyle benefits for providers. High Demand, Significant Impact: Rural areas often face provider shortages, meaning less competition and a greater chance to make a substantial difference in community health. Professional Growth & Autonomy: Providers often enjoy a broader scope of practice and more autonomy in smaller settings. Opportunities for leadership roles are also more accessible. Lower Cost of Living: Housing, utilities, and general expenses are typically significantly lower than in urban centers, leading to a higher disposable income. Strong Community Bonds: Experience close-knit communities where you're respected, recognized, and an integral part of local life. Outdoor Lifestyle: Enjoy open spaces, hunting, fishing, and a slower pace of life. Southwest Kansas provides a rewarding environment for pproviders seeking professional fulfillment and a high quality of life away from the urban hustle. #HEC Pay Range $525,162- $525,162 /yearly