Exciting Opportunity: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Position at Leading Health System

Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a board eligible/board certified Pulmonologist to join its dedicated team, where we prioritize collaboration, community care, and patient-centered excellence.

This role involves a blend of outpatient care, inpatient rounding, and ICU responsibilities within a group of four pulmonary/critical care physicians and will require managing a 20-bed open ICU with EICU coverage available from 7 pm to 7 am.

The team has access to a variety of resources, including CT surgery, pulmonary rehabilitation, a sleep lab, EBUS, and navigational bronchoscopy.

Call rotation for this individual will follow a 1:4 schedule, and there is the opportunity to collaborate with nurse practitioners.

Required Qualifications: 

• MD/DO
• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in Missouri

Benefits and compensation: 

• Commencement bonus
• Base startup guarantee
• Up to 5% Quality Bonus
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance?
• CME allowance?
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance?
• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:

The City of Liberty, Missouri is a suburb of Kansas City, commonly referred to as the “Northland.”

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for nearly 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 226-bed medical center and Level II trauma center. Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety, and well-being of those we serve. The hospital has consistently received an “A” safety grade for the last four years from The Leapfrog Group.

About Liberty, Missouri:

The City of Liberty, Missouri offers an award-winning public school system, a local college, and a vibrant historic downtown business district with retail, dining, and business offices. The City’s 29 square miles is serviced by excellent local municipal services like police, fire, water, and sewer.

With a population of just over 30,000, the city offers the best combination of economic opportunities, diverse housing, award winning parks, safe streets and neighborhoods, a variety of things to do and a friendly sense of community.

Recreation - Home to more than 500 acres of park land and more than 10 miles of trails offering plenty of opportunity for play and exercise. Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a nationally recognized facility that hosts numerous local, regional, and national baseball, softball and soccer tournaments and leagues throughout the year. The national tournaments attract teams from coast to coast.

History, Arts and Cultural - The community includes seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic places.

Location - We are just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.

About Kansas City (located 15 minutes from Liberty):

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.  A short drive to Kansas City, and you will find top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Kansas City International airport, just over an hour from Topeka, has a new terminal, thoughtfully designed with beautiful architecture and modern amenities, offering non-stop and international flights.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry, Provider Recruiter, at ATerry2@kumc.edu.

Consistently voted one of the Best Places to Work for 50+ Employees in the Courier-Tribune's Best of the Northland contest.

Working here has been so amazing - the staff members, as well as the managers, have made me feel so welcome. I chose Liberty Hospital because I had heard it was a great company to work for, and I am very glad I did. - Lori Jordan, The Liberty Clinic

The authentic family atmosphere is fulfilling, and the ability to contact administration directly is a rarity. At Liberty Hospital, my voice is heard. - Jacob "Jake" Lewis, BSN, RN, Emergency Department Director

I knew a little bit about the culture before joining the team, but since my first day, Liberty Hospital has exceeded my expectations. From the time I accepted the offer through orientation to now working within the HR department, everyone has been very welcoming and helpful! - Samantha Eldridge, Human Resources

Liberty Hospital is a great place to work with a lot of opportunities to expand your education and career. - Victor Navarrete, Sterile Processing Supervisor

I chose Liberty Hospital because it always provided my family great care and made us feel like we mattered. I quickly saw the opportunities that were offered for growth. they truly support and encourage growth of their employees. -Miranda Mulder, BSN, RN, CCRN, Director of Critical Care & Cardiology Services

My co-workers and all of the people I talk to up on the floor have been very kind. I previously managed a lab for an independent group of physicians and the change in atmosphere has been delightful. - Hannah Morgan, Laboratory

• Located 15 minutes Northeast of Downtown Kansas City
• Serving Clay, Platte and Ray Counties as well as the Northwest Corridor
• 204 total beds, 20 bed ICU with 24x7 critical care coverage
• Level II trauma, Stroke and STEMI center
• Mission: to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety and well-being of those we serve