Healthcare jobs are on the rise at Fort Riley's Irwin Army Community Hospital with more than 200 new positions available in 2017.
Among the list of high demand positions currently available on www.USAJobs.gov are nursing, medical technologists, radiology specialties, primary care physicians and medical technicians.
While there are several positions to fill, the challenge is recruiting healthcare professionals to the Kansas Flint Hills region, said Pamela Nelson, IACH management analyst.
"We tell our recruits the Flint Hills region is not the image of Kansas they might imagine," said Nelson. "We are in a hidden gem of Kansas with hills, trees, lakes and features of a big city with a small town feel."
Fort Riley is nestled between Junction City and Manhattan. The local area has an abundance of outdoor activities with unlimited opportunities to hunt, fish, hike, swim and explore.
Residents have access to Big 12 Conference college sports and entertainment, and can experience travel through the Manhattan Regional Airport. For international travel, Kansas City International Airport is only two hours away.
Manhattan has been recognized in several lists for its quality of life to include:
• #13 of Forbes' list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers
• #32 on Best College Reviews' Top 50 College Towns in America (Kansas State University)
• CNN and Money Magazine's Top 10 Places to Retire Young
• #43 on Livability's Top 100 Places to Live in America
• Manhattan High School made the list on The Washington Post's "America's Most Challenging High Schools" for eight consecutive years
"This is my fourth assignment at Fort Riley," said Garrison Commander Col. John Lawrence, "and there are two things that have really improved since my first few tours here--the community partnerships and the on-post healthcare facility. The new Irwin Army Community Hospital is an impressive facility, but what makes it so special is the staff. The men and women who work at IACH are some of the most caring and professional healthcare providers you'll find in the entire Army."
IACH is a state-of-the-art, 47-bed facility that serves about 49,000 eligible beneficiaries at the home of the Army's 1st Infantry Division. On a typical day, the IACH staff sees 1,594 clinical patients, fills 1,805 prescriptions, runs 1,587 laboratory procedures, performs 11 surgical cases, and delivers three babies.
The hospital team provides a quality, safe and consistent patient experience; and promotes health readiness.
"Our civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting IACH's mission to provide quality care to Fort Riley beneficiaries," said Vicki Key, IACH management analyst. "The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army team."
Healthcare providers at IACH treat a panel of patients consisting of active duty Soldiers, their family members and retirees.
"I have been told many times by providers how much they love working here because they have the opportunity to focus on medicine and their patients. There's no need to worry about overhead, meeting certain quotas, hiring or firing, and paying the rent," Key said.
People interested in a healthcare position at IACH can call 785-240-JOBS (5627), email usarmy.riley.medcom-iach.mbx.careers@mail.mil or apply online at www.USAJobs.gov.
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