Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Surgeon, Healthcare Consultant, Critical Care Physician
Overview
Position Title:
Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon who enjoys collaborative practice on a CTS team in a fast paced, highly acute, and diverse clinical practice. Being one of two surgeons in a highly regarded suburban hospital provides a wide range and variety of cases and the opportunity to become a recognized pillar of the community.
The recent affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System provides the best of both worlds. The surgeon has the opportunity to have an academic position at the University of Kansas School of Medicine along with a busy high intensity community practice in a rapidly growing metropolitan region and a very large rural community. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nationally recognized NCI designated cancer center.
Our robotic lung cancer volumes have markedly increased and having a multidisciplinary tumor board assures contemporary evidence-based care for our patients.
The candidate is expected to have superb surgical skills in all aspects of cardiac and thoracic surgery, be board certified or eligible in thoracic surgery, and have broad experience and meet targeted quality outcome measures.
Required Qualifications- Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
- Must be able to obtain or maintain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision
- CME allowance
- LTD/STD and life insurance
- Professional liability insurance
Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The health system, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.
The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:
Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center, Level II trauma center, and primary stroke center. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group. The city of Liberty, Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City, commonly referred to as the “Northland.” It serves the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years.
About Liberty, Missouri:
The City offers an award-winning public school system, a local college, and a vibrant historic downtown with retail, dining, and business offices. The City’s 29 square miles are serviced by excellent local municipal services. Population is just over 30,000 with a generous quality of life.
Recreation:
More than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails. Capitol Federal Sports Complex hosts local, regional and national tournaments. History, Arts and Culture: seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings.
Location:
15 minutes from downtown Kansas City and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City is a metropolitan area of 2.3 million people with the diversity of a large city and Midwest living. Attractions include the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Country Club Plaza. The area offers a strong economy and vibrant downtown. Kansas City International Airport is just over an hour from Topeka with a new terminal and modern amenities.
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas…
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