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Wichita, Kansas

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus!

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Wichita, KS – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Current KS state license is a plus.

Providers will be cross-credentialed at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, and Ascension Via Christi Emergency Department in Wellington.

Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph – Wichita, Kansas
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa – Wichita, Kansas
  • Ascension Via Christi Emergency Department – Wellington, Kansas
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis – Wichita, Kansas
  • Ascension Via Christi is home to the only Level I Trauma Center within 150 miles.
  • 801-bed facility.
  • 30-bed main ED with an annual volume of 55,000+ and all backup specialties.
  • Vituity scribe assistance for physicians.
  • Comprehensive Stroke and Regional Burn Center.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.

The Community

Wichita, Kansas, is a fantastic place to work and live, with a friendly community, affordable cost of living, and a blend of urban and outdoor activities.

Known as the "Air Capital of the World," Wichita has a strong aerospace industry and diverse career opportunities across fields.

The city offers beautiful outdoor spots like the Arkansas River Path and Botanica Wichita, a botanical garden with seasonal displays.

Downtown is lively, featuring local restaurants, shops, and attractions like the Museum of World Treasures and Exploration Place.

  • The Keeper of the Plains, a famous riverside sculpture, is a must-see, especially at sunset.
  • Nearby, residents can explore the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve or take a quick trip to Kansas City’s entertainment scene.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients within the Ascension Via Christi hospital network. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective trauma, stroke, and burn center operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. A current Kansas state medical license is preferred, and visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma careClinical leadershipPatient careCritical careStroke managementBurn careCollaborationCommunication

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $652k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kPhysician median $312k (middle half $312k–$312k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$652k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Kansas152 active22,495 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentKansas physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings500 in the last 30 days434 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.3% 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. Kansas figures use all physicians: too few Kansas Emergency Medicine postings state pay.

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About Med America

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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
Life and AD&D coverage
401K with high tax reduction
Annual Profit Distribution
EAP and travel assistance

Living in Wichita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
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 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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