Movement Disorders Neurologist & Endowed Chair - Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute -

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for a fellowship-trained neurologist with a focus on movement disorders to fill a distinguished endowed chair position at the Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City.

Position Overview:

• Led by Chairman Dr. Carlos A. Bagley, our Neurosciences department is in search of an outstanding researcher to spearhead initiatives in movement disorders.
• The primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, this role offers the potential for an academic appointment at UMKC, based on experience and qualifications.
• This position provides a unique chance to establish a movement disorders program, emphasizing excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
• Collaboration with research investigators who possess complementary skills and a shared dedication to advancing various facets of movement disorders will be a key aspect of this role.
• A solid research background and a proven track record of developing a successful clinical program in previous roles are crucial for this position.
• We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes a guaranteed salary along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and a generous annual allowance for continuing medical education (CME).

About Our Organization
We serve as part of the West Region of a major nonprofit healthcare system in the United States. With 10 hospitals and campuses, numerous health service organizations, and over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we deliver top-tier, compassionate healthcare and related services to patients across urban, suburban, and rural areas in 67 counties throughout Missouri and Kansas. Our hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and stands as one of the premier hospitals in the region. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare excellence and advancing medical research and education.

About the Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute
The Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is a vital part of our organization, focusing on comprehensive neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based medicine. It integrates specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurotology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our legacy of innovation began in 1993 with one of the world's first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures. Since then, our specialists have continued to lead in developing new stroke treatments, successfully reversing strokes in thousands of patients through our extensive network of stroke centers. The Institute is recognized globally for its use of both pharmacological and mechanical interventions to mitigate the debilitating effects of ischemic stroke.

The Marion Bloch Neuroscience 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, and facial pain, as well as 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 subspecialties ranging from deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to the treatment of skull-based tumors.

About Kansas City
We are proud to be located in Kansas City, which serves over 2.1 million residents across 240 neighborhoods in both 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 and growing community celebrated for its rich arts scene, championship sports teams, natural beauty, and outstanding quality of life.