Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Idaho Falls, Idaho - Pediatric Hospitalist

Position Details

• Start Date: ASAP

• Position Type: Permanent, Full-time opportunity

• Schedule: 24-hour coverage with an out-of-house shift model

• Weekend Requirements: Yes

• Call Requirements: Yes

• Join a team of 2.5 full-time pediatric hospitalists and 2.5 pediatric intensivists at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, a highly regarded community hospital serving southeast Idaho.

Position Highlights

• Provide care for a diverse patient population across multiple states and regions within a 10-bed pediatric unit

• Serve a large catchment area with high-risk and complex pediatric patients

• Responsibilities include:

  • Caring for medical patients on the pediatric unit

  • Consulting on pediatric patients in the emergency department

  • Consulting on surgical patients

  • Caring for newborn infants who do not require NICU-level care

• Only hospital in Idaho designated as an "Expert" for Pediatric Care Readiness

• Collaborate with the affiliated hospital in Salt Lake City for transfers and highly acute cases

Facility and Clinical Support

• 318-bed hospital

• Level II Trauma Center

• 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• 26-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Approximately 1,200 deliveries annually

• Established pediatric support network, including:

  • Pediatric intensivists and neonatologists

  • Pediatric neurology

  • Pediatric endocrinology

  • Pediatric cardiology

  • Pediatric surgery

  • Pediatric anesthesia

  • Child life specialists

  • Pediatric nutritionists

  • Physical therapists

Academic, Research, and Advancement Opportunities

• Active Family Medicine Residency Program, with residents rotating through inpatient pediatric and newborn care services

• Opportunity for a faculty appointment with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Affiliation with one of the largest established pediatric medical groups, with research and advanced data resources

• Opportunities to participate in quality and process improvement initiatives

• Clinical research opportunities involving a unique patient population

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available

• Comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Dependent Care FSA

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require employee cost-sharing

• Optional voluntary benefits available through convenient payroll deductions

Requirements

• Board Certified in Pediatrics

• Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred, but not required

• Experience preferred, but not required

• Active Idaho medical license required

What Is Great About Idaho Falls?

• Idaho Falls offers a beautiful setting in southeastern Idaho, with scenic riverfront trails, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the mountains. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, family-friendly atmosphere, and opportunities for hiking, fishing, skiing, and exploring nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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