Critical Care Cardiology Physician - Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute - Kansas City, MO

Job Description Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute are seeking a dual-boarded Critical Care Cardiologist to join our growing cardiac intensive care program. This flexible clinical position is ideal for a cardiologist with training and board certification/eligibility in both cardiovascular disease and critical care medicine, with an interest in caring for complex cardiac patients in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment. Position Highlights The successful candidate will work primarily in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, caring for a broad spectrum of critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those with: Acute and advanced heart failure Cardiogenic shock Acute coronary syndromes Complex arrhythmias Mechanical circulatory support, including temporary MCS ECMO-supported patients Multisystem critical illness with cardiovascular disease The position can be tailored to the candidate's interests and may include opportunities for: Inpatient cardiac critical care Echocardiography interpretation General or subspecialty outpatient cardiology Collaboration with advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, and transplant teams Program development, education, quality improvement, and clinical research Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to help shape and grow a modern cardiac critical care program while maintaining flexibility in clinical focus. Candidates may build a role centered on the CICU, or combine critical care cardiology with imaging, outpatient cardiology, advanced heart failure, or other areas of interest. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a collaborative, clinically excellent physician who is comfortable managing high-acuity cardiovascular illness and working within a team-based model of care. Preferred qualifications include: Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease Board certification or eligibility in Critical Care Medicine Experience or strong interest in cardiac ICU care Experience with mechanical circulatory support and ECMO Experience with critical care procedures and skills including intubation, vent management, chest tube placement, arterial and venous access Interest in multidisciplinary care, education, and program growth Echo training or interest in echocardiography is welcome but not required, depending on the candidate's desired role Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Licensure managed by MSO - N/A (Information only, Not certificate) Doctorate Degree Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs