Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Meritas Health, a subsidiary of North Kansas City Hospital, is seeking a board certified, fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a successful cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery program that has been serving the Northwest Missouri community for 40+ years. 

Join this physician-led, governance structure guiding the expansion of comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery services at North Kansas City Hospital, a nontransplant center.

Established cardiac/TAVR program with cardiac anesthesiology and employed cardiology group of 15 (including 5 Interventionalists and 2 Electrophysiologists), plus 14 APRNs, and 2 are dedicated to CT Surgery.

Newly renovated cardiac cath lab has four rooms, including a state of the art hybrid room.  There are three Cardiothoracic surgical suites, with the CVOR adjacent to a dedicated CVICU and PCU one floor below.  Practice location is on the hospital campus making surgery, rounds and clinic efficient. PAs take first call.

Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification through TJC and Chest Pain Accreditation with 24/7 STEMI coverage. All services are provided at North Kansas City Hospital, 451-bed, level 2 trauma center with 21,000 admissions and 72,000 emergency room visits annually.  Fully-integrated EMR is Cerner.  Magnet-designation.

We Offer

• Competitive guaranteed compensation, with production bonus
• Upfront signing bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous retirement contribution with early vesting
• CME allowance
• Paid time off

The Community

Kansas City Northland residents enjoy an attractive, vibrant and safe suburban setting, great restaurants and shopping, miles of biking paths, excellent schools (private and public) and many amenities within minutes of downtown Kansas City.