NP/PA: Rheumatology - Bone Health

St. Luke's is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our highly collaborative Rheumatology team and support our growing Bone Health Program based in Meridian, Idaho. The selected candidate will join an established practice of 3 APPs and 3 physicians specializing in bone health, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Bone Health is a strategic, value-based initiative focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. This innovative program partners closely with Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Care, Primary Care, Endocrinology, Women's Services, and Physical Therapy to provide comprehensive patient education and promote early intervention. Our goal is to improve both the quality and quantity of life for patients through proactive bone health management.

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide high-quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with acute and chronic conditions. The APP will work under the supervision of a designated physician and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of providers and support staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes. This role embraces team-based care and innovative care delivery models, utilizing virtual care and technology-enabled solutions to improve patient access, engagement, and continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leveraging digital tools and working collaboratively across specialties to deliver efficient, coordinated care. In addition to supporting the Bone Health Program, this position will spend up to three days per week embedded within the St. Luke's Spine Clinic, partnering closely with Spine providers to strengthen integration between Spine Health and Bone Health services and enhance the patient experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing program making a meaningful impact across the health system while working alongside a supportive, collegial team committed to innovation and clinical excellence. What You Can Expect: Excellent work-life balance with a four-day work week consisting of four 10-hour shifts. A minimum of three years of clinical experience is preferred.

Experience in Primary Care, Orthopedics, Spine Care, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, or other related specialties strongly preferred. Interest in virtual care, population health, and technology-enabled patient management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment.

Malpractice insurance as well as malpractice tail coverage $3,500 Professional Development Fund Why Providers Choose St. Luke’s: More than sixty specialties converge here, including Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital. Our Advanced Practice Providers benefit from modern operating suites, advanced technology, and integrated support through technology – enabling them to spend more time on meaningful patient care and less on administrative burdens.

But inside St. Luke’s, the standout feature isn’t equipment or facilities—it’s the culture. We believe exceptional care begins with an environment that supports our clinicians.

Nationally recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine program for reducing burnout and boosting clinician well-being, St. Luke’s leads in team collaboration, professional growth, and shared decision-making. For more information email Christine Gregory - gregoryc@slhs.org At St.

Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.

We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. 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.