Physician General Thoracic Surgeon

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient every time.

St. Lukes Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly we provide high quality safe care with compassion professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity compassion justice excellence and stewardship St. Lukes Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

St. Lukes is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to diagnose and surgically treat complex conditions of the chest including the lungs esophagus chest wall diaphragm airway and mediastinum. The ideal candidate is skilled in open VATS (VideoAssisted Thoracic Surgery) and preferably robotic techniques and is committed to comprehensive multidisciplinary care across the preoperative intraoperative and postoperative continuum.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Conduct consultations; obtain and analyze medical histories; order and interpret diagnostic tests; educate patients and families on diagnoses treatment options and surgical risks/benefits.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform advanced thoracic operations including lung and esophageal tumor resections airway procedures diaphragm/chest wall reconstruction and management of trauma. (Programspecific scope may include valve/structural or transplant participation if credentialed and applicable.)
• Perioperative Care: Lead care before during and after surgeryICU/stepdown rounding pain control complication prevention/management and timely discharge planning.
• Collaboration: Work closely with oncology pulmonology cardiology gastroenterology radiation oncology critical care radiology pathology and palliative care to deliver coordinated patientcentered care.
• Quality Safety & Documentation: Adhere to evidencebased protocols; ensure accurate timely documentation and coding; engage in morbidity & mortality review and quality improvement.
• Education & Leadership: Teach residents/APPs (if applicable) participate in tumor boards and service line meetings and contribute to protocol development.
• Professional Growth: Maintain CME board certification/eligibility and competency in evolving techniques (including minimally invasive and robotic platforms).

Visa Sponsorship: H1B

Education Experience & Licensing Requirements:

Education: MD/DO

Licensure/Certification: BC/BE in Specialty ACLS and BLS Certified DEA License and Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts.

• VATS required Robotics preferred
• Experienced providers preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork.

Benefits for a Better You:

Why You Belong Here:

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Lukes family to be a part of making life better for our patients their families and one another.