Neurohospitalist - Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute - KansasCity, MO

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team of Neurohospitalists

We are looking for board-certified or board-eligible neurohospitalists to become part of our expanding team of neurologists and neurohospitalists at our facility in Kansas City, MO.

Position Overview

• Inpatient Focus: This role is dedicated entirely to inpatient care, with responsibilities that include rotating at our comprehensive stroke center, supported by residents and advanced practice providers.
• Primary Stroke Centers: The neurohospitalist will also provide coverage for our busy primary stroke centers.
• Advanced Stroke Care: Our institution is recognized for delivering the most sophisticated stroke care in the region, treating over 4,000 patients annually with cutting-edge stroke-reversal therapies.
• Innovative Treatments: We have a rich history of pioneering both drug and mechanical interventions to mitigate the severe impacts of ischemic strokes, having conducted one of the first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures globally in 1993.
• Academic Opportunities: As the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, there is potential for an academic appointment based on experience.
• Resident Education: Our neurology residency program offers three residents the chance to learn about diagnosing and treating complex neurological disorders in various care environments.
• Research Opportunities: We provide numerous research avenues and have a successful track record, with potential start-up funding available for driven candidates.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes:

• Guaranteed salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance
• Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Substantial yearly allowance for continuing medical education (CME)

About Our Neuroscience Institute

Our Neuroscience Institute is a key component of our organization, which is part of one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the United States. The Institute serves as a comprehensive center for neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based medicine, featuring specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurotology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Since our inception, we have been at the forefront of innovation, continuing to develop new stroke treatments and successfully reversing strokes for thousands of patients through our extensive network of stroke centers. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing advanced treatment for a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including:

• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Brain tumors
• Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases
• Multiple sclerosis
• Headaches and facial pain
• Aneurysms and intracerebral hemorrhages
• Memory disorders
• Hearing and balance disorders
• Sleep disorders

Our institute also employs the latest minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques to address both acute and chronic back pain, supported by a fellowship-trained neurosurgery team with various subspecialties.

About Our Organization

We are proud to serve the West Region of our healthcare system, which encompasses ten hospitals and numerous health service organizations. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare to urban, suburban, and rural communities across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas.

Our facility has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report and is considered one of the premier hospitals in the region. We are dedicated to excellence in healthcare and the advancement of medical research and education.

Discover Kansas City

Kansas City is a vibrant and growing community that we are proud to call home. Serving over 2.1 million residents across 240 neighborhoods, our health system is well-positioned on both sides of the state line. The city has been consistently recognized for its affordability, high-quality educational institutions, and manageable traffic.

The greater Kansas City area boasts a lively arts scene, championship sports teams, stunning natural landscapes, and an exceptional quality of life.