Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon – Saint Luke’s – Kansas City, MO
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
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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.
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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.
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Opportunity to perform minimally invasive and robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.
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Participate in a comprehensive Surgical ICU program providing care for trauma, emergency general surgery, transplant, surgical oncology, neurosurgical, and other complex surgical subspecialty patients.
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Work within a robust multidisciplinary team supported by experienced critical care nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and five dedicated Advanced Practice Providers.
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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
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Faculty appointment with the UMKC Department of Surgery
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Active participation in resident and medical student education
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Direct supervision of surgical trainees in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care
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Engage in bedside teaching, didactic lectures, simulation training, and mentorship
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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:
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Saint Luke's Foundation and dedicated clinical research infrastructure
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Collaboration with UMKC School of Medicine faculty
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Access to one of the nation's largest bioanalytical research programs
Qualifications
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery through the American Board of Surgery and certified or eligible for certification in Surgical Critical Care
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Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care, resident education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence
About Saint Luke’s
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