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

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is looking for board-certified or board-eligible neurohospitalists to become part of an expanding and vibrant team of neurologists and seven neurohospitalists at the Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City, MO.

• The role involves 100% inpatient responsibilities, with the neurohospitalist rotating at a comprehensive stroke center, supported by residents and advanced practice providers. Additionally, the neurohospitalist will oversee busy primary stroke centers.

• Our facility offers the most advanced stroke care in the region, treating over 4,000 patients annually with cutting-edge stroke-reversal therapies.

• We are at the forefront of employing both pharmacological and mechanical methods to reverse the severe and lasting impacts of ischemic strokes.

• In 1993, our physicians conducted one of the first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures globally, marking a significant milestone in stroke treatment.

• As the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, there is an opportunity for an academic appointment through UMKC, depending on experience level.

• The neurology residency program includes three residents who will gain educational experiences in our comprehensive treatment center, learning to diagnose and manage complex neurological disorders across various care environments.

• There are numerous research opportunities available, with a proven history of success and potential start-up funding for driven candidates.

• We offer a highly competitive employment package that guarantees a salary along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, generous paid time off, and a substantial annual CME allowance.

The Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is part of our organization, which is a major nonprofit healthcare provider in the United States. This institute serves as a comprehensive center for neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based medicine, integrating specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurotology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our legacy of innovation began in 1993 with one of the first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures, and we continue to lead in pioneering new stroke treatments, successfully reversing strokes for thousands of patients through our extensive network of stroke centers.

Our institute unites highly specialized neuroscientists to deliver comprehensive care for complex neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, multiple sclerosis, headaches, facial pain, aneurysms, intracerebral hemorrhages, memory disorders, hearing and balance issues, and sleep disorders. Our multidisciplinary team employs the latest minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques to address both acute and chronic back pain, supported by a fellowship-trained neurosurgery team with diverse subspecialties.

We serve as a key healthcare provider in the West Region, part of one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. With ten hospitals and campuses, numerous health service organizations, and over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare across urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty areas throughout 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our facility is nationally recognized for excellence and is among the top hospitals in the region, committed to advancing healthcare quality and medical research.

We are proud to be located in Kansas City, which spans both sides of the state line and serves over 2.1 million residents across 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. Recognized by USA Today as a top destination for affordability, quality education, and low traffic, the greater Kansas City area is a vibrant community known for its rich arts culture, championship sports teams, natural beauty, and outstanding quality of life.