Where physician autonomy meets academic prestige—without the bureaucracy.
Join a growing cardiovascular program where you'll inherit an established patient base from day one, generate 9,000-11,000 wRVUs annually with realistic compensation reaching $650,000+, and maintain genuine work-life balance with 1:5 call that rarely requires coming in. This University of Kansas Health System position offers the prestige of academic medicine without mandatory research, a collegial team with 20+ year nurse practitioners, and the flexibility to develop subspecialty interests while serving grateful Midwest patients who desperately need your expertise. Two recent departures mean immediate patient volume and rapid practice growth.
The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus represents healthcare transformation at its finest – a 378-bed institution saved from closure in 2017 that has since invested $109 million in becoming Northeast Kansas's premier cardiac destination. This unique Ardent-KU partnership combines community hospital agility with academic medicine prestige, offering physicians KU employment benefits without bureaucratic burden. With 40% market share, advanced technology including TAVR and structural heart capabilities, and a culture where physicians genuinely shape decision-making, this isn't just surviving community healthcare – it's thriving regional excellence with unlimited growth potential.
Experience Kansas's capital where your $600,000+ salary buys waterfront estates, 215 sunny days enable year-round outdoor adventures, and a 19-minute commute gives you time for what matters—all while practicing sophisticated medicine in a community that genuinely values your contribution.