Physician -Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis)

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Position Title Physician

  • Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis) St Francis Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis) The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis campus, is thriving, growing, and hiring a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team in beautiful Topeka, Kansas. The ideal candidate is team-oriented and a good communicator with staff, providers, and patients with attention to detail regarding patients and documentation. An orthopedist who is flexible and responsible will thrive in this team-oriented clinic. The team is proud of its open communication, accountability amongst staff and providers, and relaxed atmosphere. Both seasoned and new graduates are welcome to apply. New graduates will thrive in a supportive environment with mentorship and growth from the beginning.

About the Position

Inpatient and outpatient setting Single-Specialty Group: 3 physicians, 7 PAs, and supporting staff mix of MAs, RNs, LPNs, schedulers, radiologic technologists, managers, and a work compensation coordinator On-Site testing: X-Ray and ultrasound Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a. m.-4 p. m.

Clinic schedule is flexible with hospital rounding 2.5 days of OR and 2.5 days in clinic Daily outpatient load: 18-22 PA first assist support in the OR Call: 1 in 4 days and 1 in 4 weekends (hospital & clinic call)- there is a PA on call w/ provider EMR: Epic Equipment: Synthes trauma, Stryker (and some Depuy) total joints, MAKO robotics, Arthrex scope implants available 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 Recruitment Package: Base Salary + excess wRVU production incentive CME Allowance Recruitment Loan Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance Minimum Qualifications: ABPMR Board Certified/Eligible Orthopedic Surgery 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.

For more information contact: Andrea Isaia, Andrea.isaia@kutopeka.com (785) 608-4797 Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-51897 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.

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About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis.

We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon will manage a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including approximately 2.5 days in the OR and 2.5 days in the clinic, seeing 18-22 patients daily in the outpatient setting. This role involves being on call 1 in 4 days and 1 in 4 weekends, supported by Physician Assistants for first assist in the OR and hospital/clinic call coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, with both seasoned surgeons and new graduates encouraged to apply, as mentorship is available for new graduates. The ideal candidate should be team-oriented, possess strong communication skills with staff and patients, and demonstrate attention to detail in patient care and documentation.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

FlexibilityResponsibilityInpatient CareOutpatient CareOR ProceduresTrauma SurgeryTotal Joint Replacement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician -Orthopedic Surgeon (St. Francis) at University of Kansas Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 369 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (56 salary observations; 322 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,718 salary observations; 56,708 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

3
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
3
$530k-670k
2
$670k-810k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
31% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

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$809k-$838k
#2

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Sutter Health · Roseville, California

$700k-$800k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

$645k-$731k
#4

Physician: Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Orland Park and Mokena, IL

$390k-$640k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

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 University of Kansas Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary + wRVU Incentive
CME Allowance
Loan Repayment
Relocation Allowance
Paid Malpractice
Health Benefits
Retirement Plan
Marketing Support