Physician - Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

Physician - Anesthesiologist

St Francis Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

Physician - Anesthesiologist

The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that is committed to delivering high-quality care to the communities we serve.

The position includes providing anesthesia services at a busy 378-bed community hospital with 10 operating rooms. You will join an established team comprised of 7 Anesthesiologists and 13 CRNAs in a medically directed care model, with opportunities to staff your own cases.

Enjoy a broad and diverse case mix across multiple specialties, including obstetrics, general surgery, orthopedics and spine, urology, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, cardiovascular lab procedures, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team while caring for a wide range of patients and procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Completion of ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
  • Board certified/board eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas

Benefits and Compensation

  • Recent increase in overall compensation package
  • Generous retirement contribution
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, vision insurance with coverage day one
  • CME allowance
  • LTD/STD and Life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Full malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage

About The University of Kansas Hospital - St. Francis Campus:

The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of quality, compassionate care. The St. Francis Hospital began serving its community in 1909. Today, the hospital has 378 beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.

In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network.

About Topeka

As the capital city of Kansas, Topeka offers an array of opportunities and attractions. A population of nearly 180,000 residents, Topeka is home to the Firekeeper Golf Course at Prairie Band Casino and Resort, Washburn University (top-ranked public master’s level university) and the Topeka Zoo.

Community Life – The arts are alive and well in Topeka with more than 20 galleries, multiple performing arts venues and First Friday ArtWalk events in the Arts District. Outdoor enthusiasts love exploring, camping and boating at Lake Shawnee, Perry Lake and Clinton Lake. Topeka has miles of paved and wooded trails for walkers, joggers and bikers.

Livability – Neighborhoods, schools, civic and cultural activities, economic incentives and a “we can do that” attitude combine to make Topeka one of the best small metros in the United States.

Affordability – Topeka’s overall cost of living index is 91.7, more than 10 percent below the national urban area average. Housing in the Topeka market is particularly affordable.

Location - One-hour drive to Kansas City, and 30 minutes to popular university towns including The University of Kansas in Lawrence, and Kansas State University in Manhattan.

About Kansas City (Located an Hour from Topeka)

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks.

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For More Information Contact

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu [DDeskin@kumc.edu]

Cell (913) 951-7748

Time TYPE

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-55805

Important Information for You to Know as You Apply

  • 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.
  • 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

and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia services across a diverse range of specialties in a 378-bed community hospital. Work within a medically directed care model alongside a team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency. Candidates must be board certified or eligible and eligible for medical licensure in Kansas.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical DirectionObstetrics AnesthesiaGeneral Surgery AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaSpine AnesthesiaUrology AnesthesiaPlastic Surgery AnesthesiaGastroenterology AnesthesiaCardiovascular AnesthesiaNeurosurgery Anesthesia

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 61% 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).

What does the Physician market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $535k (middle half $488k–$594k)326 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Kansas156 active22,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentKansas Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings308 in the last 30 days269 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$405k
7
$405k-505k
1
$505k
7
$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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#4

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+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 791 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Kansas Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, KS
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recent increase in compensation package
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,249/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.