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

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

• This is a full-time role in the CVOR, 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.

• Our cardiology and heart surgery program at the Mid America Heart Institute (MAHI) is recognized as one of the leading programs nationwide, conducting over 1,600 cardiothoracic, vascular, and hybrid procedures annually.

• 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.

• Our anesthesia residency program trains 8 residents each year, with senior residents gaining experience in CV surgery.

• We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes a guaranteed salary and comprehensive benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and a generous allowance for continuing medical education (CME).

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

We serve the West Region of a major nonprofit health care network in the United States. With 10 hospitals and campuses, numerous health service organizations, and over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate health care across urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty areas throughout 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our facility is nationally recognized and ranks among the top hospitals in the region, committed to excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education.

The Mid America Heart Institute is a part of our organization and serves as a teaching affiliate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. It is one of the most esteemed cardiovascular programs in the nation, with a legacy of innovation that began over 40 years ago as the first freestanding heart hospital in the U.S. Our nearly 200 board-certified specialists and cardiovascular experts have built a global reputation for excellence in treating heart disease, covering 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. Notably, we became the third hospital in the U.S. to receive Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification from The Joint Commission. In 2023, we celebrated the completion of our 1,000th heart transplant, positioning us among only 23 advanced programs to achieve this significant milestone.