Saint Luke's Health System

Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon – Saint Luke’s – Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke's Health System$300K — $350K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in General Surgery and certification/eligibility in Surgical Critical Care
  • Strong commitment to patient care and education
  • Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings
  • Dedication to academic excellence
  • Research engagement experience

Responsibilities

  • Join a respected trauma and surgical critical care team
  • Provide full-scope Acute Care Surgery in a high-acuity environment
  • Perform minimally invasive and robotic procedures using da Vinci Surgical System
  • Participate in a comprehensive Surgical ICU program
  • Support trainee education and participate in clinical research initiatives

Benefits

  • Position at a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care facility
  • Opportunities for academic advancement and departmental leadership
  • Access to advanced surgical technologies and clinical research infrastructure
  • Support from a multidisciplinary care team
  • Competitive call structure within a collegial surgical group
Full Job Description
Job Description​

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is recruiting a BC/BE Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon to join its highly respected Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Specialists team. This outstanding opportunity offers the chance to practice at an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral center while playing a key role in the continued growth of an academic Acute Care Surgery program in partnership with the UMKC School of Medicine.

Position Highlights

  • Join an established ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center and a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care, offering a unique blend of advanced clinical practice, resident education, clinical research, and leadership opportunities within one of the Midwest’s premier healthcare organizations.

  • Practice the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery, including trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care, while managing critically ill surgical patients in a high-acuity academic environment.

  • Opportunity to perform minimally invasive and robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.

  • Participate in a comprehensive Surgical ICU program providing care for trauma, emergency general surgery, transplant, surgical oncology, neurosurgical, and other complex surgical subspecialty patients.

  • Work within a robust multidisciplinary team supported by experienced critical care nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and five dedicated Advanced Practice Providers.

  • Competitive call structure within a well-established and collegial surgical group

Academic Medicine at UMKC
Saint Luke's Hospital serves as a major teaching affiliate and primary clinical training site for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Academic opportunities include:

  • Faculty appointment with the UMKC Department of Surgery

  • Active participation in resident and medical student education

  • Direct supervision of surgical trainees in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care

  • Engage in bedside teaching, didactic lectures, simulation training, and mentorship

  • Opportunities for academic advancement and residency program leadership

Research and Innovation
Research is a core component of our mission. Members of the group are encouraged to participate in clinical and translational research initiatives supported by:

  • Saint Luke's Foundation and dedicated clinical research infrastructure

  • Collaboration with UMKC School of Medicine faculty

  • Access to one of the nation's largest bioanalytical research programs

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery through the American Board of Surgery and certified or eligible for certification in Surgical Critical Care

  • Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care, resident education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence


Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Licensure managed by MSO - N/A (Information only, Not certificate)

Doctorate Degree

Job DetailsFull Time

Day (United States of America)

About Saint Luke's Health System

Saint Luke's Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization was founded in 1882 and operates several hospitals and clinics throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Saint Luke's Health System offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its clinical excellence and innovative approach to healthcare. Saint Luke's Health System is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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