Stroke Neuro-Hospitalist - Saint Luke's - Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is seeking a BC/BE neuro-hospitalist with interest in Vascular Neurology to join a team of neurologists and neuro-hospitalists. This is a premier opportunity to work among the nations best at a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

About the position 

•    Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City provides the region’s most advanced stroke care, including stroke-reversal therapies and treatment to more than 4,000 patients each year
•    Saint Luke’s is a leader in using both drug and mechanical interventions to reverse the permanent and debilitating effects of ischemic stroke—our doctors performed one of the world’s first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures in 1993
•    Academic appointments are available at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine commensurate with level of experience
•    Supported by interventional neuroradiologists & a 24/7 code neuro nurse team, all collaborating in an 18-bed, dedicated neuro ICU
•    100% inpatient volume; Will rotate at the comprehensive and busy primary stroke center with the help of residents and advanced practice providers 
•    Current schedule is 15-17 weekday shifts (10 hrs) and 8-9 weekends per year – Open to alternative schedules 
•    Ample leadership and research opportunities; Foundation is well endowed and will internally fund research
•    Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, excellent paid time off & a generous yearly CME allowance
•    Requirements: BC/BE & able to obtain MO and KS medical licenses; Candidates completing training as well as experienced leaders are invited to apply; Vascular neurology fellowship training is preferred

About Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute 
Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is a national leader in neurological treatment advancing clinical research and evidence-based clinical practice. The only dedicated neuroscience hospital in Kansas City, the Institute is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Our physicians provide patient-centered, leading-edge care to thousands of patients from all over the country. The Institute combines highly specialized neuroscientists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We provide comprehensive treatment for the most complex neurological diseases, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, headaches and concussion, as well as aneurysms and intracerebral hemorrhages. The Institute’s multispecialty team provides the latest in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques for the treatment of acute and chronic back pain.

About Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Saint Luke’s Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. The health system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation for exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities and technology reflect our vision of being “the best place to get care, the best place to give care.”

About Kansas City
Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. It’s a place where unique sights and historic architecture meet cutting-edge innovation. On top of that, you’ll find dozens of museums, shopping and entertainment districts, wineries and breweries, hiking and biking trails, and restaurants of every culinary stripe.
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