Anesthesiologist - Saint Luke's - Lee's Summit, MO (Kansas City Metro)

Job Description​

Saint Luke’s Physician Group in Kansas City is searching for qualified BC/BE anesthesiologists to help with expanding our Main Operating Room (MOR) team at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Applicants will be joining a vibrant division encompassing in total over 170 anesthesiologists, critical care intensivists, CRNAs, AAs, Anesthesia Residents, and Advanced Practice Providers throughout the system. 

About the position

• Full-time position covering MOR cases such as general, ortho, robotic, ENT, OB/GYN, urology, basic neurosurgery (no craniotomies), plastic surgery, GI lab, minor vascular procedures and OOOR procedures

• Busy OB unit and Saint Luke’s East maternity care has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for four consecutive years

• Robust ambulatory surgery practice with a busy ASC attached to the hospital

• Collaborative care team model using medical direction 1:2 or 1:3; physicians personally provide anesthesia on an infrequent basis

• Out-of-house call shifts (within prescribed driving distance from hospital) split by team of 7-8 anesthesiologists; call team comprised of in-house CRNA/AA covering OB and out-of-house CRNA/AA available for Main OR cases

• Applicants with fellowship training strongly encouraged to apply; very active regional anesthesia service and OB unit

• Extremely competitive compensation 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 and a yearly CME allowance  

• Perspective candidates must be graduates of an accredited and approved ACGME Anesthesiology residency program or comparable, and be BC/BE in anesthesiology

About Saint Luke’s

Saint Luke’s serves the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 10 hospitals and campuses, multiple health service organizations, and more than 100 primary and specialty care offices, Saint Luke’s provides the highest levels of quality and compassionate health care and health-related services for patients in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the elite hospitals in the region. Saint Luke’s is committed to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. BJC Health is one of the largest employers in Missouri and comprises 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations, operating in two distinct regions, serving patients in its East Region as BJC HealthCare. 

About Saint Luke’s East Hospital 
Saint Luke’s East Hospital is part of Saint Luke’s, the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Saint Luke’s East has experienced consistent growth each year, continuing to meet the growing needs of Eastern Jackson County. Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Saint Luke’s East offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, maternity unit with NICU, nationally accredited Breast Center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, pain management services, robotic surgery, and Hip & Knee Center. Saint Luke’s East earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for excellent quality measures, including safety, effectiveness, and patient experience. The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and received The Joint Commission›s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement. Saint Luke’s East is also named as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity.

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.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Doctorate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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