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Topeka, Kansas

Full-time Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant |The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional Cardiothoracic Team. We seek a dynamic, motivated professional who is passionate about delivering superior patient care in cardiothoracic surgery.

Position Overview

  • First assist in cutting-edge cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
  • Expertise in endoscopic vein harvesting preferred.

Admitting service: actively manage and coordinate inpatient care, ensuring continuity from admission to discharge.

Collaborate closely with an experienced and supportive team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, fellow APP, nurses, and specialists.

Access to the latest technology in cardiac care, including advanced valvular interventions, minimally invasive procedures, and state-of-the-art facilities for TAVR, and robotic surgery

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Exceptional quality of life with clearly defined work schedules and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of Cardiothoracic APP experience, preferred.

Proficiency with Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH), Open or Endoscopic. Radial Artery Harvesting is a Plus!

Certifications in BLS and ACLS (preferred).

Ideal Candidate

  • Exceptional clinical judgment and procedural skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
  • Dedicated to teamwork, quality patient care, and professional growth.

Recruitment Package May Include

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • CME allowance
  • Commencement bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance
  • Discover Topeka, Kansas: A Community of Excellence and Opportunity
  • Located in northeast Kansas along the Kansas River, just an hour from Kansas City, 30 mins from popular college towns, Lawrence and Manhattan, KS
  • State capital, Topeka offers a unique blend of vibrant urban living and small-town charm

Ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Cities w/ Lowest Cost of Living (2025) and Top 25 Cities in the U.S. to Buy a House (2025)

Resident appreciate high-performing schooling options and family-friendly attractions, including the Kansas Museum of History, Children's Discovery Center, Topeka Zoo

More than 20 art galleries and live music venues

Outdoor enthusiasts love exploring numerous parks, miles of paved gravel and wooded trails, and recreational lakes.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will first assist in cardiac and thoracic surgeries and actively manage inpatient care from admission to discharge. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes using advanced surgical technologies.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Inpatient care management

Cardiothoracic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 78% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant |The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus at Ardent Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,565 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,565 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ardent Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Commencement bonus
Medical debt assistance
Relocation allowance
Paid malpractice coverage
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Marketing + practice growth assistance