Physician: Rheumatologist - Meridian, Idaho

St. Luke's Health System is growing and seeks a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join our team of dedicated and compassionate patient-centered providers in Boise and Meridian, ID (Treasure Valley). The ideal candidate will join a mature, busy practice comprised of five physicians and seven APPs, and work in both our Boise and Meridian clinics. The typical patient population will be made up of adults, but there could be an opportunity to see the occasional pediatric patient. 

Typical days consist of new patients, follow-ups, joint injections, interpreting labs and imaging, and collaborating care between multiple providers and specialties. Full time consists of 32 direct patient care hours per week, 46 weeks per year. Open to 4 or 5 day work week. Boise/Meridian: 1 in 4 call for one week to cover Rheumatology practice. Our Boise rheumatology clinic has a lab imbedded in the clinic, is attached to the rehab hospital with Dexa and imaging and access to a virtual PharmD. Our Meridian rheumatology clinic has a lab imbedded in the clinic, an in-person PharmD and is attached to the hospital and access to Dexa and imaging. Ultrasound is also available.

The ideal physician candidate will have a desire with a team based approach and supervise PA/NPs in practice, embraces the culture of “yes” and is a team player. There is opportunity for a leadership role in 2-3 years. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives;
• Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation;
• Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance;
• Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents.

WHY ST. LUKE'S? 

St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke’s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the ninth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke’s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.

ABOUT BOISE

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors.  Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho.  A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports.  Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise.  The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.  

For more information on this and other St. Luke’s opportunities, please contact Josh Rees via email: reesjo@slhs.org or phone: 385.539.6025

*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.