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Providence

Neuromuscular Neurologist

Providence, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254


Providence St. Luke’s invites a BC/BE neurologist with fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostics to join a large, sophisticated and collegial neuroscience care team composed of neurologists and physiatrists. As a regional referral center, we see a wide variety of neuromuscular diagnoses and provide specialty care for patients from eastern Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, Oregon, and Alaska. We are an ALS Center of Excellence and part of the MDA Care Center Network. As part of the Providence Neuroscience Institute, St. Luke’s is supported by Sacred Heart Medical Center, a 644-bed hospital that is the educational and referral hub of eastern Washington. The outpatient neurologist in this full-time position will serve as the Medical Director of our ALS Center of Excellence and provide cutting-edge care for a full spectrum of neuromuscular disease with support from outpatient subspecialty neurologists in epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorder, stroke, cognitive-behavioral/dementia, sleep medicine and inpatient 24/7 neurohospitalists. The successful candidate will have a commitment to patient care and leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary ALS team.

Key Responsibilities:Outpatient clinical practice; 100% neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnosis.Lead a multidisciplinary ALS team from physiatry, physical and speech therapy, dietetics, respiratory therapy, social work, and collaborate with our local ALS association.Support from specialty-trained nurse practitioners and subspecialty neurology colleagues.Eligibility for clinical faculty appointment at WSU Elson S Floyd College of Medicine and UW School of Medicine. Resident and medical student teaching and mentorship opportunities as desired.

Minimum Requirements:Board-certification/Board eligibility in neurology required.Fellowship training or board certifications in neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine required.

Additional Information:Highly competitive compensation package.Relocation assistance available.Visa applicants are welcome to apply.

Where You’ll Work:Our outpatient neuromuscular center is embedded within St. Luke's, the 91-bed flagship rehabilitation hospital for Providence, and affiliated with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Divisions within the Providence Neuroscience Institute.

Where You’ll Live:Spokane, in beautiful eastern Washington, is often described as a "right-sized" city with vibrant restaurant and brewery scene, growing arts and theater community, affordable housing, and minimal commute times and effortless travel via the Spokane International Airport. Outdoor enthusiasts relish Spokane’s prime location, with over 60 miles of biking and hiking trails, exceptional skiing, and easy access to mountains, lakes, and rivers including whitewater rafting.

Who You’ll Work For:Providence Medical Group in eastern Washington is a physician-led network of more than 700 primary and specialty care providers in clinic locations across Spokane and Stevens counties, part of the West’s largest and most integrated health systems. Offering patient-centered care, Providence Medical Group partners with many of the region’s most advanced hospitals including Sacred Heart Medical Center.

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