Physician: Palliative Care Oncology - Boise, Idaho

Palliative Care Physician

St. Luke's Cancer Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our nationally recognized oncology team. This role is essential to our mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious and complex illnesses. You will be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that includes oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists.

We are looking for a physician who is passionate about palliative medicine and committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert palliative care consultation for oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Support patients and families in navigating complex medical decisions, symptom management, and goals of care
• Educate staff, patients, and families on palliative care principles and best practices
• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and educational efforts

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Idaho
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
• Experience in palliative oncology care preferred

What to Expect

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside physicians, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other dedicated professionals
• Supportive Team Culture: Highly collegial, multidisciplinary team with a shared commitment to excellence
• Competitive Compensation: Includes base salary with potential for production and quality incentives
• Generous Recruitment Incentives: Designed to support your transition and long-term success
• Comprehensive Benefits: Hospital-employed position offering excellent benefits, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, paid vacation, and CME allowance

About St. Luke's Cancer Institute

St. Luke's Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and a deeply patient-focused approach. Our palliative care program is a cornerstone of our commitment to whole-person care, ensuring that patients receive support that honors their values, preferences, and dignity.

Highlights

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives
• Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation
• Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation, and CME allowance
• Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents

Why St. Luke's?

St. Luke's Health System is Idaho's largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke's has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eighth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke's enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.

About Boise

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital cityboth a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Julia Nigro via email: jnigro@slhs.org

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.