Living and Working in Idaho
Idaho may be famous for its potatoes, but there’s so much more to love. It’s a great place to raise a family, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and work where you truly make a difference.
More Than You Imagine
As the state’s largest private employer, St. Luke’s is a key contributor to our vibrant economy, which includes not only great jobs and growing businesses, but one of the lowest costs of living in the western states with affordable homes and energy prices.
For many Idahoans, recreation and enjoying our open spaces are among the many reasons they love living here, with over 82,000 square miles of mountains, rivers, deserts, and forests to enjoy. The climate is relatively moderate, with four beautiful seasons and plenty of snowfall to benefit our ski resorts in winter and our lakes and reservoirs in summer.
Idaho is not only geographically diverse, but benefits economically from a variety of industries—agriculture, forestry products, renewable energy, and manufacturing, as well as recreation and tourism, high-tech, and health care services. Idaho’s population is growing rapidly, yet we still have the lowest crime rates in the West. Families will find safe neighborhoods and high quality schools and universities.
From our cities to our rural areas to our mountain towns, you’ll find exciting nightlife, college and semi-pro sports, music and theatre, and lots of family-friendly fun.
Why You'll Love Idaho
Feels Like Home Already
The quality of life here is hard to beat. You’ll find welcoming neighbors, a strong sense of community, and room to breathe.
Outdoor Adventure
Idaho is made for exploring. With 4 million acres of wilderness, 19,000 miles of trails, and more than 100,000 miles of rivers, there’s no shortage of places to hike, ski, paddle, or play.
Powder Playground
With 18 mountain resorts and nearly 20,000 acres of skiable terrain, Idaho is a dream for winter sports lovers.
Working here means embracing a lifestyle where meaningful work is enriched by the serenity of nature, strong community ties, and the opportunity to help Idahoans live full, healthy lives.
Get to Know Our Communities
St. Luke’s Boise has served the citizens of the Treasure Valley since it opened its doors in 1902. Located in the beautiful downtown area on the edge of two historic neighborhoods, our Boise campus is home to our flagship hospital, main cancer center, and Children’s Hospital.
Known as the “City of Trees,” Boise is Idaho’s capital city and has it all: a vibrant downtown, nightlife and restaurants, arts and culture, college and semi-professional sports, and outdoor recreation opportunities just minutes from downtown. Where else can you ride great single track, fish for native trout, and surf a river wave all within city limits?
Not only is Boise a great place to live and play, it’s also a great place to work. Our vibrant economy attracts employers of all industries from high-tech businesses to small startups. Boise is continually ranked one of the best places to live when you’re considering cost of living, raising a family, employment, health benefits, and work/life balance.
Despite the city’s rapid growth and popularity, Boise still has a small town feel. It’s a friendly place where you can ride your bike to work, the grocery store, or the local watering hole. The Boise River runs through the city with an adjacent 25-mile greenbelt that gets as much use from commuters as it does from cruiser bikes and strollers.
As Idaho’s largest employer, St. Luke’s is proud to contribute to this lively, healthy, up-and-coming city. Boise has lots to offer, whether you’re single, raising a family, or nearing retirement. We think you’ll like it here!
Learn More About Boise, Idaho
Review these additional resources to learn more about all that our region has to offer:
- Boise Valley Economic Partnership - working to keep, grow, and attract jobs for the region
- Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau - focusing on local culture, recreation, nightlife, and more
- Idaho Department of Labor - information on employment in our state from the Idaho Department of Labor
- Visit Idaho - find tips for exploring Idaho from the Idaho Department of Commerce
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Join Our Team
You’ll travel a rewarding path of personal and professional growth at St. Luke’s, where we provide a patient-centered environment that extends from the hospital and clinic to the patient’s home, community, and workplace. We’re committed to establishing effective and meaningful patient relationships, promoting wellness, and supporting community health at every level of our organization.
If you want to work where you truly make a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply.