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Job Description​

Saint Luke’s 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 Luke’s Neurosciences, led by Chairman Dr. Carlos A. Bagley, is seeking an exceptional investigator to lead research in movement disorders

+ Saint Luke’s 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 Luke’s 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

+ Candidate must be eligible for MO and KS state medical licenses

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, headache, 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 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.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Doctorate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

_The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

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