Idaho Falls, Idaho – Pediatric Hospitalist
Position Details
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Start Date: ASAP
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Position Type: Permanent, Full-time opportunity
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Schedule: 24-hour coverage with an out-of-house shift model
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Weekend Requirements: Yes
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Call Requirements: Yes
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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
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Provide care for a diverse patient population across multiple states and regions within a 10-bed pediatric unit
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Serve a large catchment area with high-risk and complex pediatric patients
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Responsibilities include:
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Caring for medical patients on the pediatric unit
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Consulting on pediatric patients in the emergency department
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Consulting on surgical patients
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Caring for newborn infants who do not require NICU-level care
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Only hospital in Idaho designated as an “Expert” for Pediatric Care Readiness
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Collaborate with the affiliated hospital in Salt Lake City for transfers and highly acute cases
Facility and Clinical Support
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318-bed hospital
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Level II Trauma Center
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6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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26-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Approximately 1,200 deliveries annually
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Established pediatric support network, including:
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Pediatric intensivists and neonatologists
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Pediatric neurology
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Pediatric endocrinology
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Pediatric cardiology
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Pediatric surgery
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Pediatric anesthesia
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Child life specialists
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Pediatric nutritionists
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Physical therapists
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Academic, Research, and Advancement Opportunities
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Active Family Medicine Residency Program, with residents rotating through inpatient pediatric and newborn care services
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Opportunity for a faculty appointment with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Affiliation with one of the largest established pediatric medical groups, with research and advanced data resources
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Opportunities to participate in quality and process improvement initiatives
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Clinical research opportunities involving a unique patient population
Compensation and Benefits
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Competitive compensation package
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Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available
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Comprehensive benefits, including:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Life and disability insurance
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Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Dependent Care FSA
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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401(k) retirement plan
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Employee Stock Purchase Program
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Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require employee cost-sharing
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Optional voluntary benefits available through convenient payroll deductions
Requirements
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Board Certified in Pediatrics
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Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred, but not required
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Experience preferred, but not required
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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.
RecruitWell’s Core Values
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness