Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, a principal teaching affiliate of University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, is currently seeking a BC/BE transplant hepatologist for its expanding liver transplant program. The liver transplant program at Saint Luke’s Hospital was established in November 2011 and achieved Medicare approval in its second year of operation.  

About the position

• The position will work in collaboration with an experienced team of transplant hepatologists and transplant surgeons
• Transplant Hepatologists share in the responsibility for patient selection conferences, liver transplant clinic, liver disease management, satellite clinic development, and outreach efforts.
• This position will be mainly clinical oriented with academic opportunities through clinical and research, as well as faculty appointment, at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine are available.
• The successful candidate must have completed an accredited Transplant Hepatology Fellowship and have or be eligible for Missouri and Kansas medical licenses. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. They should be articulate, approachable, and collaborative both with internal and external constituents.  
• Extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off and a yearly allowance for CME

About Saint Luke’s Health System  
Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Saint Luke’s Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. The health system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation for exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities and technology reflect our vision of being “the best place to get care, the best place to give care.” 

About Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City 
Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region—offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. It is nationally ranked in one specialty for 2021-22 and recognized in 20 types of care. Saint Luke’s Hospital has received Magnet Recognition since 2004, affirming our dedication to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. This credential is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

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. It’s a place where unique sights and historic architecture meet cutting-edge innovation. On top of that, you’ll find dozens of museums, shopping and entertainment districts, wineries and breweries, hiking and biking trails, and restaurants of every culinary stripe. 

Requirements

The successful candidate must have completed an accredited Transplant Hepatology Fellowship and have or be eligible for Missouri and Kansas medical licenses. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. They should be articulate, approachable, and collaborative both with internal and external constituents.