Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician (Full Time) Location: Emporia, Kansas OPENING Newman Regional Health is seeking a full-time internal medicine physician to join our well-established primary and specialty care clinic. Position includes a competitive salary, access to the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program, and a generous paid time off benefit. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 1:5 call schedule and no emergency department coverage. Newman Regional Health has assembled a team of high-quality physicians who are known by our community for delivering exceptional care and services. We encourage success in our physician group through physician shared governance with a focus on providing consistently outstanding patient care in a collaborative environment. DETAILED JOB SUMMARY Newman Regional Health Medical Partners (NRHMP) is a provider-based Rural Health Clinic located in Emporia, Kansas. As a Rural Health Clinic, NRHMP physicians have additional resources to care for high-risk patients, including access to lower-cost medications for our uninsured or underinsured patients and chronic disease management services. Additional income opportunities are available assisting with Hospitalist coverage on weekends and covering vacations if desired. RESPONSIBILITIES The physician will provide high-quality direct patient care and will remain current in issues concerning advancement in general internal medicine. In addition, documentation will be accurately completed in a timely manner, and skills in the use of informational systems required (Meditech) for patient care must be maintained. The physician will be expected to perform minor office procedures as well as hospital outpatient procedures. Advanced practice providers in the clinic assist physicians in managing patients; therefore, supervision and collaboration are required. The physician will participate in a clinic call (phone only) schedule with a rotation of 1:5. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Graduated from an accredited Internal Medicine residency program Board certified or eligible for certification in internal medicine Effective community skills Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kansas BENEFITS The position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, relocation, WRVU based production incentives, quality incentives, educational loan assistance or forgiveness, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, paid time off, and extended illness benefits. We provide health, dental, and vision insurance and KPERS retirement, life insurance, optional supplemental insurance, and other retirement savings plans. ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS Newman Regional Health is a not-for-profit 25-bed Critical Access Hospital owned by the citizens of Lyon County, Kansas. Recognized as a Level IV Trauma Center, Newman Regional Health provides inpatient acute and medical rehabilitation services along with a full range of emergency and outpatient care to patients of all ages in Lyon County and surrounding areas in East Central Kansas. Newman Regional Health offers 24/7 care with a newly renovated, state-of-the-art 19-bed emergency room and 10-bed Clinical Decision Unit. With a mission to improve health in the community by providing high-quality care and a vision to be a valued, trusted partner and regional provider of exemplary services, Newman Regional Health receives recognition as a top Critical Access Hospital each year. Newman Regional Health Medical Partners (NRHMP) is a provider-based Rural Health Clinic located on the hospital campus in the Medical Office Building. NRMP consists of both primary and specialty care to include family practice, pediatrics, cardiology, general surgery, and orthopedics and sports medicine. Emporia is located in the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills and is home to over 33,000 people. It is a perfect community to get out and enjoy the outdoors through scenic drives, cycling, disc golfing, or fishing and hunting. Emporia is also kid-centric with parks and activities through the Emporia Recreation Center and Emporia Main Street. Culture and nightlife are rich with arts, theatre, and music, as well as local breweries and wineries. Visiting the downtown Emporia Historic District is truly a unique shopping and great food experience. Emporia is home to the Emporia State University Hornets and the Flint Hills Technical College Wranglers. J-18808-Ljbffr