Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon

The University of Kansas Health System•Great Bend, KS

About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend is seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon t o j oin a highly successful practice with a draw area that covers counties central and western Kansas, extending to the Colorado border. Currently, the practice includes one full-time general orthopedic surgeon, a part-time orthopedic hand surgeon, a part-time orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, a full-time Podiatrist providing comprehensive foot/ankle surgery, and a Family Medicine/Sports Medicine non-surgical physician. Additionally, the practice offers Total Joint Services (Anterior/Posterior THA, TKA, TSA, reverse TSA, Total Elbow, Total Ankle), Full Foot/Ankle Service, Hand/Upper Extremity Service, and Sports Medicine Service. Four full-time Physician Assistants cover clinic duties, assist in all surgeries, conduct daily inpatient rounds, including weekends, and provide first-call support for answering services and emergency coverage year-round. The clinic currently sees 16,000 visits per year, with 1,200 outpatient surgeries performed annually. This position at the University of Kansas Health System will contribute to delivering the highest quality of care and fulfilling teaching, research, and academic responsibilities . The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible/Board Certified as well as fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery and licensed in Kansas, additionally we are currently accepting candidates requiring J1 Visa sponsorship.