Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Saint Luke's - Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is looking for a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist to become a part of the Cardiac Anesthesiology team within the Division of Anesthesiology. This vibrant department includes over 170 professionals, such as anesthesiologists, critical care intensivists, CRNAs, AAs, anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers across our network.

Position Overview

• This is a full-time CVOR role involving procedures like heart and liver transplants, mechanical circulatory support placements (including LVADs), aortic reconstructions, TAVR, structural heart interventions, CABG, valve surgeries, esophageal operations, complex thoracic surgeries, and major vascular cases.

• The cardiology and heart surgery program at our facility, the Mid America Heart Institute (MAHI), is recognized among the top programs nationwide, conducting over 1,600 cardiothoracic, vascular, and hybrid procedures annually.

• Our faculty members focus solely on clinical activities within the CVOR at MAHI, which operates as a standalone clinical center within our hospital.

• Opportunities for research collaboration with the Outcomes/Research Division of MAHI are available for those interested.

• The anesthesia residency program includes eight residents each year, with senior residents rotating through cardiovascular surgery.

• We offer a highly competitive employment package that guarantees a salary along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and a substantial CME allowance.

• Qualifications include recent experience in cardiac anesthesia and either current enrollment in or completion of a cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowship program; candidates must also be TEE board eligible or certified.

About Our Organization
We serve as part of the West Region of a major nonprofit healthcare system in the United States. With ten hospitals and campuses, numerous health service organizations, and over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality and compassionate healthcare services to urban, suburban, and rural communities across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our hospital is nationally recognized and ranks among the elite healthcare facilities in the region, committed to excellence in patient care, medical research, and education.

About the Mid America Heart Institute
The Mid America Heart Institute is a key component of our organization and serves as a teaching affiliate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. It is renowned as one of the leading cardiovascular programs in the nation. Established over 40 years ago as the first freestanding heart hospital in the U.S., it has built a legacy of innovation. With nearly 200 board-certified specialists, the institute has gained a global reputation for excellence in treating heart disease, encompassing areas such as interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, imaging, heart failure, transplantation, prevention, cardio-oncology, cardiometabolic disease, women’s heart health, electrophysiology, outcomes research, and health economics. It is also notable for being the third hospital in the U.S. to receive Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification from The Joint Commission. In 2023, the Heart Institute celebrated its 1,000th heart transplant, positioning it among only 23 advanced programs to achieve this significant milestone.