Physician - General and Critical Care Pulmonologist- Hypertension

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Physician - General and Critical Care Pulmonologist
- Hypertension

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 will have clinical responsibilities at Liberty and Main Campuses.

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.

The physician will provide advanced, evidence‑based care for patients with complex pulmonary vascular diseases within a leading academic medical center. This role encompasses inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, collaboration with a multidisciplinary pulmonary hypertension team, and active participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, and is expected to engage in scholarly activities that advance the understanding and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

• MD/DO
• Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, and Hypertension Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1,045‑bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the…