Job Description

Saint Lukes Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City is seeking a fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in movement disorders for a prestigious endowed chair position.

About the position:

• Saint Lukes Neurosciences, led by Chairman Dr. Carlos A. Bagley, is seeking an exceptional investigator to lead research in movement disorders
• Saint Lukes Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School; opportunity for academic appointment through UMKC, commensurate with level of experience and potential
• This position offers the opportunity to build a movement disorders program, driven by a vision for excellence in clinical care, research, and education
• Research investigators with complementary expertise and a shared commitment to advancing various aspects of movement disorders will collaborate in this role
• A strong research background and a demonstrated history of developing a robust clinical program during prior tenure are essential for this role
• Saint Lukes has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME

About Saint Lukes Health System
Saint Lukes is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in quality, compassionate health care. With 10 hospitals and campuses and over 100 primary care and specialty offices, Saint Lukes team of world-class physicians and caregivers deliver exceptional care. For more than 140 years, Saint Lukes has been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Our outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation for exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities reflect our vision of being the best place to get care, the best place to give care. On Jan. 1, 2024, BJC and Saint Lukes officially combined as BJC Health System to operate as a single, integrated health care organization serving two regions with a distinct brand in each: BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Lukes in the West. BJC Health System is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States and the largest in the state of Missouri, serving urban, suburban, and rural communities in Missouri, southern Illinois, and eastern Kansas

About Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute
Saint Lukes 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, Parkinsons Disease and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, headache, concussion, as well as aneurysms and intracerebral hemorrhages. The Institutes multispecialty team provides the latest in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques for the treatment of acute and chronic back pain.

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.

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