JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time
- Location: Blackfoot, ID
- Service Setting: Emergency Department – Critical Access Hospital
- Schedule: 12-hour clinical shifts; consistent monthly schedule structure
PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics; occasional Pediatrics
- Average Daily Volume / Census: Approximately 900 ER visits per month
- Admissions & Rounding: Included as part of Emergency Department workflow
- Consults & Follow-Ups: Specialty consults available; follow-ups not required
- Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: Full-spectrum Emergency Medicine, acute care presentations, trauma stabilization, and rapid triage
FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS
- Specialty Backup: Access to on‑call specialists, imaging, diagnostics, and transfer support
- Support Staff: Experienced ER nurses, EMS professionals, ancillary departments, and administrative support
- Leadership & Reporting Structure: Reports to Emergency Medicine Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer
CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days
COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS
- Base Salary: Nationally competitive annual salary; increased compensation for hours worked above 144 per month
- Incentive Bonus Structure: Quality-based incentives available
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $40,000 relocation assistance
- Student Loan Repayment: Potential eligibility for federal and state forgiveness programs
- CME Allowance: $5,000 annually
- PTO & Holidays: Standard PTO and observed holidays (program-specific details provided during interview)
- Health & Retirement Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Life & Disability Coverage
- Malpractice Insurance covered
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Status: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
- State License Required: Eligibility for Idaho medical licensure
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; additional certifications as needed for Emergency Medicine practice
- Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred]