The University of Kansas Health System·Great Bend, Kansas
The physician will provide full-scope ambulatory obstetrical and gynecologic care, including inpatient obstetrical care and performing various surgical procedures. Responsibilities also include contraceptive counseling and family planning services.
Physician - OB/GYN
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Physician - OB/GYN
The University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus, is seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology physician to provide compassionate and comprehensive OB/GYN care.
This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality obstetric and gynecologic care in a rural, full-service community hospital supported by The University of Kansas Health System. The physician will join a team of two full-time physicians and one advanced practice provider (APP) in a physician-led model that prioritizes clinical excellence, accessibility, and strong team performance. Call coverage is 1:4, ensuring balanced responsibilities while providing comprehensive care to the community.
The physician will provide full-scope ambulatory obstetrical and gynecologic care, including contraceptive counseling and family planning services. Responsibilities also include inpatient obstetrical care and performing a range of surgical procedures such as hysteroscopies, laparoscopies, and hysterectomies.
The ideal candidate will be an MD, DO, or equivalent, who is board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with experience in practice preferred. Candidates must be eligible for or hold a Kansas medical license, and J-1 Visa candidates are welcome to apply.
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.
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.
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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 [ATerry2@kumc.edu] or call 816.419.4523
Time type: Full time
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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The ideal candidate will be an MD, DO, or equivalent, who is board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Candidates must be eligible for or hold a Kansas medical license, and J-1 Visa candidates are welcome to apply.
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