Family Medicine Opening in Fort Scott, KS
Updated 7/29/26
Fort Scott, Kansas, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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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
Family Medicine Physician Opportunity – Hospitalist / Hybrid
Location: Fort Scott, KS - Joplin, MO 60m
Employment Type: Full-Time, permanent position
Setting: Hospital-Employed (Inpatient or Hybrid)
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Position Overview
Join a rural hospital-based Family Medicine team with the flexibility to practice in an inpatient-only or hybrid model. This role offers meaningful work serving a close-knit community, with opportunities for leadership and a broad scope of care.
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Position Highlights
* Open to Family Medicine (BC/BE) physicians
* Flexible model: Inpatient-only or Hybrid practice
* Opportunity for Medical Directorship
* Manage adult and pediatric patients, including behavioral health population
* 10-bed inpatient unit serving both adult and pediatric patients
* Care for pediatric/adolescent patients in a residential behavioral health setting
* 24-hour shift-based schedule for flexibility and work-life balance
* Visa sponsorship available (J1 & H1B)
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Practice Environment
* Rural hospital setting with strong community ties
* Low patient volume with meaningful, patient-centered care
* Broad scope of practice across inpatient and behavioral health populations
* Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
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Clinical Support
* Integrated health system with strong referral network
* Supportive nursing and care teams
* Access to multidisciplinary resources across the system
* Opportunity to shape and grow services in a rural setting
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Compensation & Benefits
* Starting salary from $371,280+
* Shift-based compensation model
* Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Health, dental, vision insurance
* Malpractice with tail coverage
* Retirement plans (401a, 403b, 457b)
* FSA options
* Relocation assistance
* CME allowance
* Loan assistance negotiable
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Qualifications
* MD or DO
* Board Certified / Board Eligible in Family Medicine
* Eligible for Kansas medical licensure
* Strong clinical skills with adaptability in a rural setting
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Community Highlights
* Welcoming, tight-knit community with strong local culture
* Historic downtown with shops, dining, and events
* Outdoor activities including wineries, nature trails, and local attractions
* Close proximity to major metro:
* ~1 hour to Kansas City
* Affordable cost of living and excellent quality of life
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Ideal Candidate
* Passionate about rural medicine and community impact
* Comfortable with broad-scope inpatient care
* Interested in leadership opportunities
* Values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient relationships
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