Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon who enjoys collaborative practice on a CTS team in a fast paced, highly acute, and diverse clinical practice.

Being one of two surgeons in a highly regarded suburban hospital provides a wide range and variety of cases and the opportunity to become a recognized pillar of the community.  The recent affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System provides the best of both worlds.  The surgeon has the opportunity to have an academic position at the University of Kansas School of Medicine along with a busy high intensity community practice in a rapidly growing metropolitan region and a very large rural community.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nationally recognized NCI designated cancer center.  Our robotic lung cancer volumes have markedly increased and having a multidisciplinary tumor board assures contemporary evidence-based care for our patients.

The candidate is expected to have superb surgical skills in all aspects of cardiac and thoracic surgery, be board certified or eligible in thoracic surgery, and have broad experience and meet targeted quality outcome measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
• Must be able to obtain or maintain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses

Benefits and compensation:

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

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

About The University of Kansas Health System - Liberty Campus:

Serving the healthcare needs of the community for over 50 years, Liberty Hospital is a 204-licensed bed medical center and Level II trauma, STEMI and Stroke center. Facility includes a 20-bed Intensive care unit with intensivists. The Hospital’s 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 accolades from the regulatory bodies and rating agencies for its focus on quality and safety Since joining The University of Kansas Health System in July 2024, there have been significant investments made in the infrastructure as well as physician recruitment in addition to opening of the new Cancer Center on campus. 

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.