Physician: Neurologist, Research Director Stroke Program

Flourish as a clinical stroke neurologist with a vibrant research career!  St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, ID is actively recruiting for a Research Director for our System Stroke Program.  St. Luke’s is the largest health system in Idaho, with a robust and growing stroke program.  Central to our strategic vision is growing our role in clinical trials and research. We are actively recruiting for a highly motivated individual to work as our Stroke Program Research Director.

This is a unique opportunity for those looking to blend a clinically focused career with vibrant research, all in the setting of a beautiful western mountain community.  Highlights of this position include:

• Protected research time (0.2 FTE protected research time, with potential to grow)
• Opportunity for adjunct academic faculty positions
• Research Directorship directly supported by St. Luke’s Research Department
• Clinical work options include inpatient neurology, outpatient stroke clinic, or combination (0.8 FTE clinical work total)
• Excellent work-life balance:
  • 120 - 160 annual clinical shifts
  • Shift duration 8 – 10 hours; daytime shifts complete by 5:00 pm
  • Beautiful western mountain location with ample recreation
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and student loan assistance

HIGHLIGHTS

• Highly competitive, lucrative guaranteed base salary with quality incentives 
• Systemwide Emergency Dept. teleneurology coverage provided by outside providers, significantly reducing call burden on our neurologists
• Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation
• Hospital employed with full benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance
• Medical education opportunities teaching medical students and residents.

Job requirements include a) Board certified/eligible in Adult Neurology, b) Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology, and c) Experience or additional training in medical research.

This Directorship will oversee the research efforts of our system stroke program, including participation in randomized clinical trials, registry participation, and participation in national research collaboratives (eg, NIH StrokeNet).  This position will work in close coordination with the St. Luke’s Research Department, including access to their resources dedicated to medical research.

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 opportunity, please contact  Kiera Stites via email: stitesk@slhs.org

Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you:

St. Luke’s Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org

*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.