The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is recruiting a Nocturnist to join its Hospital Medicine program at a 378-bed academic medical center with a strong reputation for medical and surgical innovation, quality outcomes, and clinical research. This is a dedicated overnight role embedded in a facility that combines the resources of an academic health system with a close-knit, supportive community in Eastern Kansas. The block schedule structure provides natural extended time off — a meaningful lifestyle advantage for nocturnists who value predictable recovery time between stretches.
Perks and Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
- Schedule-based time off built into the block schedule structure — no PTO accrual required; extended time off occurs naturally throughout the month
- No non-compete clause — full professional flexibility to practice without geographic or employment restrictions
- Access to TeamHealth Hospital Medicine Academy: a specialized educational program covering clinical operations, quality, patient safety, patient experience, and Hospital Medicine leadership
- Extensive in-house CME program through a robust internal institute with more than 400,000 hours of content across all relevant service lines, with CME tracking provided at no cost
- Free access to McGraw Hill Access Medicine — a comprehensive medical reference library
- Free access to Medtigo for ACLS, BLS, and PALS recertification
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated nocturnist role within the Hospital Medicine service at a 378-licensed-bed academic medical center
- Facility recognized for medical and surgical innovation, quality of care, and active clinical research — treatments developed here are shaping future standards
- Academic medical center environment with access to subspecialty support and a history of technological advancement
- Block schedule structure supports consistent overnight coverage with predictable time-off patterns
- Supportive institutional culture with a generous community presence and strong administrative backing for the Hospital Medicine program
- Campus situated in Eastern Kansas, near Lawrence — providing regional referral access and a stable inpatient census
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Active Kansas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification (recertification resources provided at no cost)
- Comfort with the full scope of inpatient Hospital Medicine acuity in an academic medical center setting
About the Community
Topeka is the capital of Kansas and offers a cost of living well below the national average, strong public and private school options, and a stable, family-friendly community. Located in Eastern Kansas, Topeka sits approximately 25 miles west of Lawrence — home to the University of Kansas — and about 60 miles west of Kansas City, putting a major metropolitan area within easy reach for dining, entertainment, and airport access. The region offers a blend of Midwestern warmth, outdoor recreation along the Kansas River corridor, and the cultural amenities of a state capital.