Physician - Pulmonologist

Position Title

Physician - Pulmonologist

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:Physician - Pulmonologist

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 position offers a dynamic blend of outpatient pulmonary care, inpatient consultative services, and critical care coverage within a collaborative team of pulmonary and critical care physicians.

The practice is well supported with access to comprehensive resources, including CT surgery, pulmonary rehabilitation, a sleep lab, EBUS, and navigational bronchoscopy. The physician will work closely with nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

In addition to pulmonary and critical care responsibilities, candidates may elect to incorporate Sleep Medicine into their practice based on their interests and training. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine services within the community.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Completion of fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Sleep Medicine training and/or board certification welcomed but not required
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri

Benefits and compensation:  

• Generous retirement contribution  
• Relocation assistance  
• Health, dental, vision insurance  
• CME allowance  
• 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. 

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-42558

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacqui…