Pulmonology/Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Physician - Saint Luke's East Hospital - Lee's Summit, MO (KC Metro)

Job Description

Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists in Kansas City are seeking a BC/BE physician for a combined Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine position. The role requires a fellowship in Pulmonology/Critical Care, as well as a fellowship in Sleep Medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice across these interconnected specialties, providing comprehensive care to patients.

About the position:

• Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists (SLPS) encompasses a robust pulmonary and critical care department that includes an interventional bronchoscopy program, a multidisciplinary thoracic clinic, and a busy sleep department that includes an Inspire program
• SLPS provides pulmonary and critical care services at all four Saint Luke's hospitals including Saint Luke's East Hospital
• Duties will include clinical pulmonary, sleep and critical care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as telemedicine clinics and protected sleep study reading time
• SLPS currently manages and interprets sleep studies for currently three sleep labs in the metropolitan area, all of which are AASM accredited, and we have an ever-growing Home Sleep Testing Program, operating out of five locations
• Our sleep program currently includes BC/BE sleep physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, DME coordinator support, and excellent certified sleep technicians
• The team has close working relationships with ENT, psychiatry, cardiology, and others, for a streamlined referral network, as well as established relationships with local dentists who have expertise in making oral appliances
• The practice is affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School and this provides opportunities for teaching medical students, residents and fellows
• Saint Luke's has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME
• Requirements: Candidates must be BC/BE in Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine; applicants should be in the process of completing or have already completed fellowships in both Pulmonology/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
• The position cannot currently sponsor J-1 Visa candidates

About Saint Luke's East Hospital
Founded in 2006, Saint Luke's East Hospital is a 238-bed facility conveniently located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Since the hospital's opening, Saint Luke's East has grown every year to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the community we serve. And with onsite primary care physician offices, we make getting exceptional health care as easy and convenient as possible for you. In 2022, Saint Luke's East earned a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on quality measures including safety, effectiveness, and patient experience. Saint Luke's East maternity care was named in the Top 10% of hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

About Kansas City
Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Doctorate Degree

Job Details
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