Physician

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$235k-$350k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: PRIMARY - ELLSWORTH, KS 67439Position Type: Full Time Primary Care Physician (FM or IM) Where Purpose Meets Practice — Right Here in Ellsworth, Kansas Ellsworth County Medical Center is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our thriving rural health team.

We’re a growing group of physicians and advanced practice providers serving patients across central Kansas—where quality care meets a quality lifestyle. Whether you're fresh out of residency or ready for your next chapter, ECMC offers the support, flexibility, and mission-driven culture you've been looking for.

Why This Role Rocks: Top-tier compensation – Guaranteed base salary range $235,000 -$350,000 depending on experience.

Non-production-based compensation model | New physicians base salary starts in the 10-25 percentile range $215,000 - $245,000 | Additional compensation for call (call pay plus with RVUs) is $70,000-$100,000 Possibility to earn more by taking on more shifts Production-based bonus structure – Earn more with additional RVUs Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance starting at $20,000 Student loan repayment eligibility through KMSL, OMS, and KBP programs Generous PTO – 248 hours per year Full benefits package – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Robust Employee Wellness program Employed position with stable rural hospital & clinic network Flexibility & Lifestyle: Minimal call structure – No inpatient call required (or light, depending on preference) Family-focused and lifestyle-friendly environment Practice Support & Innovation: EMR system (hospital + clinics) Strong clinical support team: RNs, MAs, centralized billing & coding Collegial, collaborative environment—no red tape Mentorship available for early-career physicians Modern Equipment, Technology, and Buildings Why Ellsworth?

Small-town charm meets modern convenience Outdoor recreation galore: Kanopolis Lake, hiking, biking, fishing, and more Excellent school district + spouse employment support Easy drive to Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City A community that values its providers—you’ll know your patients, and they’ll know you Let’s Talk: Join a place where “Improving Lives” isn’t just a mission—it’s your everyday reality.

At ECMC, you’re not just part of a healthcare system; you’re part of a team that values your ideas, respects your time, and empowers your practice. Interested? Let’s start the conversation. We’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications Education

Completion of an accredited MD or DO Medical school/residency with focus on Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Experience: General experience related to a successful Med School Residency program. Special interests in ED, inpatient, Peds, Women’s Health, etc strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills: Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills. Strong attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language.

Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills Certifications/Registrations: Current state license to practice as a Physician, ACLS and PALS current or within 90 days of hire, ATLS current or within 6 months of hire, BLS.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care services to patients across central Kansas within a rural health team. Collaborate with a clinical support team to deliver quality healthcare in a hospital and clinic setting.

Requirements

Must have an MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited residency in Family or Internal Medicine. Requires a current state medical license and certifications including ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and BLS.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareInterpersonal SkillsVerbal Communication

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$293k (11 salary observations; 63 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,937 salary observations; 6,606 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicineranked against 2,599 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$235k–$350kFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $260k–$306k)178 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Kansas vs national$293k median in Kansas$264k nationally (+11%)11 state / 1,937 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$325k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Kansas39 active2,619 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Family Medicine pay trend−3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,599 Family Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,599 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 36 employers
13
<$300k
8
$300k-335k
21
$335k-370k
4
$370k-405k
4
$405k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
34% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,599 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
Ellsworth County Medical Center logo

About Ellsworth County Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Ellsworth, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance starting at $20,000
Student loan repayment eligibility through KMSL, OMS, and KBP programs
Generous PTO – 248 hours per year
Full benefits package – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Robust Employee Wellness program
Mentorship available for early-career physicians
Minimal call structure – No inpatient call required
Family-focused and lifestyle-friendly environment

Living in Ellsworth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$190k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$681/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.