Physician
Listed compensation
$235k-$350k
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,599 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $235k–$350k | Family 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 power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Kansas | 39 active | 2,619 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 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 |
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.
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