FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

About the role

Clara Barton Medical Center is seeking a board‑certified/board‑eligible Family Practice Physician to join a dynamic, supportive medical team in North Central Kansas. The position offers full‑scope family medicine practice, including outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department coverage, with a balanced schedule that emphasizes a strong sense of purpose in serving a rural community.

Key highlights:

• Flexible 4‑day work week
• Shared ER backup with fellow physicians; all holidays covered except Christmas
• KMSL, OMS and Kansas Bridging Plan eligibility
• Supportive, team‑based culture with low provider turnover
• Relocation expense reimbursement

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $240,000 – $300,000 (experience‑based) with an RVU‑based productivity bonus
• Average of 20 patient visits per day
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• CME allowance with paid time off
• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Student loan repayment assistance (PSLF‑eligible organization)
• No obstetrics required, but potential for future OB opportunities

Work Schedule, Responsibilities, and Team

• Flexible 4‑day work week
• Serve patients in a fully integrated, hospital‑based Rural Health Clinic
• Rotation possibilities at two additional Rural Health Clinic locations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including:
  • 3 General Surgeons
  • 1 Family Medicine Physician
  • 1 Internal Medicine Physician
  • 2 Pediatricians
  • 1 ER Physician
  • 1 Rheumatologist
  • 12 Advanced Practice Providers
  • 2 Behavioral Health Therapists

Who We Are

Clara Barton Medical Center is a 25‑bed critical access hospital that operates like a larger regional facility. In 2024 the hospital generated $90 million in total revenue, reflecting strong financial performance and community demand. The newly renovated and expanded campus features a modern, patient‑focused design and advanced technology such as the da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System. Administrative leadership values physician input, supports innovation, and offers opportunities to precept students as part of the organization’s commitment to training future healthcare professionals. The mission‑driven organization is dedicated to improving rural health.

Our Community

Located in the heart of Kansas, the community is ten miles from Great Bend and 1.5 hours from Wichita, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and travel while retaining the safety and charm of small‑town living. The area boasts a family‑friendly, close‑knit atmosphere with a strong school system, traditional Midwestern values, affordable cost of living, and low housing costs. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby wetlands, lakes, trails, hunting, and the Cheyenne Bottoms wildlife area.

Internal Metrics

• 2025 volume snapshot: 627 admissions and 3,702 patient days
• Strong referral network and onsite specialty outreach for seamless care access
• Efficient Cerner EMR supporting clinical workflows and reducing administrative burden
• Potential for future obstetrics opportunities