Critical Care Opening in Topeka KS
Updated 10/16/26
Topeka, Kansas, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Critical Care Nocturnist opening in Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
Full-time; Permanent
Critical Care Medicine
7 PM–7 AM | 26-Bed Open ICU | Level II Trauma Center
A physician-led regional health system in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician to join its established team as a Nocturnist. This full-time opportunity features dedicated overnight coverage of a 26-bed open ICU within a Level II Trauma Center. The physician will work alongside experienced critical care nurses and providers while managing a diverse population of high-acuity, critically ill medical patients.
Position Highlights
* Full-time, permanent Critical Care Nocturnist opportunity
* 7:00 PM–7:00 AM schedule
* Practice within a 26-bed open ICU
* Level II Trauma Center
* Manage high-acuity, critically ill medical patients
* Supported by an experienced team of Critical Care nurses and providers
* Collaborative, physician-led practice environment
* Integrated health system serving a 19-county region
* More than 590 employed providers
* Strong specialty and multidisciplinary support
* Epic EMR throughout the health system
* Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
* Established culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based care
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide overnight care for critically ill patients in the ICU
* Evaluate and manage complex and high-acuity medical conditions
* Perform Critical Care procedures within training and privileges
* Coordinate treatment plans with nursing staff, specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
* Respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely Critical Care interventions
* Facilitate appropriate transitions and handoffs to the daytime Critical Care team
* Practice evidence-based Critical Care Medicine in a highly collaborative environment
* Support quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive guaranteed base salary
* Production bonus potential
* Relocation assistance
* CME and business expense allowance
* Generous annual leave
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Life and disability insurance
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
* Professional liability insurance
* Mentoring and leadership development opportunities
* Comprehensive physician benefits package
Qualifications
* MD or DO from an accredited medical school
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
* Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians and Medical Critical Care physicians encouraged to apply
* Current or eligible Kansas medical license
* Strong clinical judgment in the management of critically ill patients
* Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care
* Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
About Topeka, Kansas
Topeka offers physicians a combination of affordability, convenient access to Kansas City, and a family-friendly quality of life.
* Approximately one hour from Kansas City
* Low cost of living
* Excellent school options
* Diverse local dining and cultural amenities
* Lakes, parks, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation
* Convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities
* Excellent setting for a Critical Care physician seeking a dedicated nocturnist role within a well-supported Level II Trauma Center
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