Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is accepting applications for an Acute Care or Trauma Surgeon to join the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Specialists group. The successful applicant will join a growing and dynamic practice that covers surgical critical care, trauma surgery and emergency general surgery. 

About the position

• The ideal candidate will join a program that is designated as a Level 1 trauma center by both the American College of Surgeons and the state of Missouri
• We also offer a strong acute care surgery service, including opportunities to perform procedures using the DaVinci robotic surgical system
• Our team provides 24-hour Acute General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery coverage with our group managing as surgical intensivists, the transplant, general surgery, surgical oncology, and neurological surgery patients and other high acuity sub-specialty patients in our surgical ICU 
• Saint Luke’s Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, offering an academic practice with clinical faculty appointments in the UMKC Department of Surgery
• Active teaching role with direct supervision of surgical residents in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and the surgical ICU
• The trauma surgical team is supported by 5 Advanced Practice Providers who provide comprehensive inpatient bedside care, including coverage in the surgical ICU, as well as care in the outpatient setting
• Opportunities may be available for a limited elective general surgery practice
• Research is a core aspect of our mission, with contributions from all our surgeons; this effort is supported by the nation’s fourth-largest bioanalytical unit, along with additional resources provided by Saint Luke’s Foundation.
• Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME
• Requirements: BC/BE by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and certified or eligible for additional qualifications in Surgical Critical Care

About Saint Luke's

Saint Luke’s is a not-for-profit health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in quality, compassionate healthcare. With 10 hospitals and campuses and over 100 primary care and specialty offices, Saint Luke’s team of world-class physicians and caregivers deliver exceptional care. For more than 140 years, Saint Luke’s has been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Our outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation for exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities reflect our vision of being “the best place to get care, the best place to give care.” On Jan. 1, 2024, BJC and Saint Luke’s officially combined as BJC Health System to operate as a single, integrated healthcare organization serving two regions with a distinct brand in each: BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Luke’s in the West. BJC Health System is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States and the largest in the state of Missouri, serving urban, suburban, and rural communities in Missouri, southern Illinois, and eastern Kansas.

About Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City 

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, a 600-bed regional tertiary hospital located on the beautiful Country Club Plaza, is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties. Saint Luke’s offers specialized clinical services such as a Level 1 Trauma Center, one of the nation’s top cardiology and heart surgery programs, subspecialty-based cancer care, and leading edge, comprehensive neurological treatment is provided at the nationally ranked Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

About Kansas City 

Saint Luke’s is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.