Overview St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking a BC/BE 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 seeking a physician who is passionate about improving the quality of life for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.
Medical Director opportunity to lead our Supportive Oncology Program, drive the advancement of supportive care services, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and shape strategic clinical initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Provide expert palliative care consultation for oncology patients in 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
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 medical 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 city and a cultural center with outdoor recreation. It offers a vibrant downtown area with dining, theatre, music, and sports. Nearby attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, Egyptian Theatre, Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park, Zoo Boise, and the Greenbelt along the Boise River.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact Julia Nigro via email: nigroj@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.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
Default: Location Boise
Category Physician
Position Type Full-Time
Job Location(s) US-ID-Boise
Requisition ID 2025-105639
Work Location 100 E Idaho St., Boise, SLCI Boise