Are you looking for a dynamic Pulmonary/Critical Care practice? Heartland Pulmonary & Critical Care is offering exceptional Pulmonary Intensivists the opportunity to join a thriving practice in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Join a diverse group of top-flight medical specialists at Heartland Regional Medical Center, a progressive 350-bed acute care hospital and level II trauma center located within 30 minutes of Kansas City International Airport.

Practice a full array of critical care, pulmonary and sleep medicine in a state-of-the-art 21-bed ICU, 6 bed sleep lab and beautifully appointed office adjacent to the hospital. Sleep training/certification is desired, but not required. The caseload is heavy; the case mix is complex; growth potential is excellent and the opportunities for well-trained specialists are outstanding.

Our goal is to build a busy, four-person practice with a 50/50 blend of multi-disciplinary critical care and pulmonary medicine. Ultimately, partners will rotate responsibilities and clinical coverage; working one week in the hospital, one week in the office, one week in the ICU and taking one week off.

This hospital-employed position offers a generous base salary plus a liberal production bonus.

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

•  Malpractice insurance
•  Family Medical & Dental Insurance
•  Life & Disability Insurance
•  6 Weeks Vacation/CME
•  Professional Dues & CME Stipend
•  Student Loan Assistance
•  401 (k) Plan
•  Relocation

St. Joseph is served by only one hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center. The 350-bed tertiary center ranks 2nd in admissions in the Kansas City area and serves a regional population of 300,000. HealthGrades, the leading provider of health care quality information for consumers, recognized Heartland with its Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety.  The award places Heartland among the top 3% in the United States for patient safety.  For the third consecutive year, Heartland received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.  The award places Heartland in the top 5 % in the United States for clinical quality performance.  

A level II trauma center, the hospital houses a 10-room OR with dedicated heart, vascular and neuro suites, a state-of-the-art Heart Center, 21-bed ICU, and 15-bed LDRP OB unit. Heartland's Medical Staff is comprised of 210 physicians, 93% board certified, practicing in over 40 specialties.

Physicians seeking professional and personal growth will find both in St. Joseph, a friendly community of 75,000 located close enough to the Kansas City area to share in the recreational and cultural amenities of the city, yet far enough removed to be free of traffic and crime. Kansas City International Airport is only 30 minutes away, making travel in and out of the area a breeze.

 

St. Joseph has been rated America's 17th most livable city by Money magazine and cited as "The best place for sportsmen in the Midwest" by Outdoor Life. The community provides a healthy environment in which to live, work and raise a family. It boasts an excellent education system with "Gold Star" award-winning public schools, private Catholic and Christian institutions, and a University.  St. Joseph offers a wide spectrum of modern up-scale housing and charming Victorian era mansions plus an abundance of activities with 3 golf courses, 12 museums, a nationally-recognized parkway system and access to scores of hunting, fishing and camping spots.

For additional information regarding this  opportunity, contact   Pam Klaus Medical Staff Development Coordinator Heartland Health 5325 Faraon St. Joseph, Missouri  64506 800-455-2485 816-271-6078 816-271-7750 – Fax www.heartland-health.com