Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon
Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Great Bend, Kansas
- Schedule
- First-call supported by PAs for answering service and emergency coverage year-round
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $650k – $860k
- Practice
- Employed, academic-affiliated (University of Kansas Health System) · Not-for-profit hospital with medical pavilion and specialty ambulatory care
21 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Eligible/Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established multi-specialty orthopedic group serving central and western Kansas, with teaching, research, and academic responsibilities included. The practice offers a full range of orthopedic services, is supported by four full-time PAs, and is located at a 33-bed not-for-profit hospital with Level IV trauma designation.
What the posting highlights
- Four full-time PAs cover clinic duties, assist in surgery, conduct daily inpatient rounds (including weekends), and provide first-call support for answering service and emergency coverage year-round
- Care setting: Inpatient rounds covered by PAs; outpatient clinic and surgery center; mixed inpatient/outpatient
- Patient population: General orthopedic, covering central and western Kansas including total joint, foot/ankle, hand/upper extremity, and sports medicine patients
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $650k – $860k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 21 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 21 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
University of Kansas Health System
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, academic-affiliated (University of Kansas Health System)
- Facility type
- Not-for-profit hospital with medical pavilion and specialty ambulatory care
- Beds
- 33
- Trauma level
- Level IV
- Patient population
- General orthopedic, covering central and western Kansas including total joint, foot/ankle, hand/upper extremity, and sports medicine patients
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Call burden
- First-call supported by PAs for answering service and emergency coverage year-round
- Patient volume
- 16,000 clinic visits/year; 1,200 outpatient surgeries/year
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient rounds covered by PAs; outpatient clinic and surgery center; mixed inpatient/outpatient
- Coverage model
- Four full-time PAs cover clinic duties, assist in surgery, conduct daily inpatient rounds (including weekends), and provide first-call support for answering service and emergency coverage year-round
- Admin burden
- Academic responsibilities mentioned; PA support reduces clinical admin burden
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full description
The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend is seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a highly successful practice with a draw area that covers counties central and western Kansas, extending to the Colorado border.
Currently, the practice includes one full-time general orthopedic surgeon, a part-time orthopedic hand surgeon, a part-time orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, a full-time Podiatrist providing comprehensive foot/ankle surgery, and a Family Medicine/Sports Medicine non-surgical physician. Additionally, the practice offers Total Joint Services (Anterior/Posterior THA, TKA, TSA, reverse TSA, Total Elbow, Total Ankle), Full Foot/Ankle Service, Hand/Upper Extremity Service, and Sports Medicine Service.
Four full-time Physician Assistants cover clinic duties, assist in all surgeries, conduct daily inpatient rounds, including weekends, and provide first-call support for answering services and emergency coverage year-round. The clinic currently sees 16,000 visits per year, with 1,200 outpatient surgeries performed annually.
This position at the University of Kansas Health System will contribute to delivering the highest quality of care and fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible/Board Certified as well as fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery and licensed in Kansas, additionally we are currently accepting candidates requiring J1 Visa sponsorship.
We Offer:
Employed Opportunity
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Annual CME Allowance
Established-thriving practice
Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Allowance
About the University of Kansas Great Bend Campus:
The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus includes a 33-bed, not-for-profit hospital providing short-term acute care services along with orthopedic, obstetric, and surgical care units, radiology and an emergency department including Level IV trauma services. The medical pavilion, also located on the Great Bend Campus, provides specialty ambulatory care including obstetrics/gynecology, family medicine, general surgery and specialty clinics.
In the Great Bend community, The University of Kansas Health System also has St. Rose Medical Pavilion. St. Rose Medical Pavilion, located on Broadway Avenue, provides Family Medicine (Including Family Medicine with Obstetrics and Family Medicine with Sports Medicine, specialty outpatient care including cardiac rehab and various specialty care clinics during the month. It also provides a Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic for nonemergency situations. The University of Kansas Health System employs approximately 400 associates in its Great Bend, Kansas, facilities.
About Great Bend, Kansas:
Situated in Barton County, Great Bend is home to nearly 15,000 residents. It is an ideal community for families, boasting excellent schools and numerous attractions. Spend your weekends at Wetlands Waterpark, join a Great Bend Rec program, or explore the free Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo. During the summer, don't miss the local farmers market, the Summer Street Stroll, outdoor movies in Jack Kilby Square, mud volleyball during June Jaunt, or concerts at Party in the Park.
The active downtown area offers plenty to enjoy, from food trucks to the local brewery. Final Fridays on Forestprovide a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and soak in the lively atmosphere. The holiday season brings beautifully illuminated displays, best enjoyed by taking a ride on the Great Bend trolley.
For sports enthusiasts, the recently renovated sports complex hosts multiple sporting events and Barton Community College activities. Outdoor recreation options abound, with Cheyenne Bottoms, the largest inland marsh in the United States, located near Great Bend. The community is surrounded by numerous parks and trails, ensuring ample opportunities for outdoor activities. No matter your interests, Great Bend offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Interested applicants send CV to Ann Terry at ATerry2@kumc.edu or call 816.419.4523
Time Type:Job Requisition ID:R-42030