Family Practice Physician (MD/DO)

Steele Memorial Medical Center; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

Wellness program

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, Idaho is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Practice Physician to join our rural primary care team on a four-day workweek with 1:5 hospitalist call.

The role focuses on outpatient care across all ages, with opportunities to collaborate with clinic staff and hospital teams, maintain EPIC documentation, and contribute to quality improvement while serving a small mountain community.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted Idaho medical licensure.
• Current DEA registration.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine care for patients of all ages, including preventive care and chronic disease management.
• Participate in a 1:5 hospitalist call rotation to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EPIC EMR.
• Collaborate with clinic staff, specialists, and hospital teams to coordinate patient care.
• Support quality improvement, compliance, and patient experience initiatives.
• Pursue specialty interests as appropriate within family medicine.

Skills

Team-based care

Communication

Clinical judgment

Rural health

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Board-certified/board-eligible in Family Medicine

Idaho medical licensure eligibility

DEA registration

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Brief Description

Steele Memorial Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Practice Physician to join our dedicated primary care team. This full-time position provides outpatient family medicine on a 4-day/week schedule, complemented by a 1:5 hospitalist call rotation that supports seamless continuity of care across our rural health system. Steele Memorial Medical Center is a mission-driven rural health organization serving Salmon, Idaho, and the surrounding region. Salmon is a small mountain town of about 3,000 people that serves a broader rural geography of approximately 12,000. Located along the Salmon River (“River of No Return”) and near the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, the community offers outstanding outdoor recreation and a strong sense of place.

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Requirements

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and continuity of care
• Participate in a 1:5 hospitalist call rotation to ensure seamless inpatient and outpatient continuity within the rural health system
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with clinic staff, specialists, and hospital teams to coordinate patient care
• Support quality improvement, compliance, and patient experience initiatives
• Pursue specialty interests as appropriate within the scope of family medicine practice
• Uphold professional standards and contribute to a positive, team-oriented clinic culture
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the role of a family practice physician in a rural health setting

Education, Licensure, and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Idaho
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred or ability to obtain as required)
• Preferred:
• Experience in rural or underserved primary care settings
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR or similar electronic health record systems

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-focused care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and care teams
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based rural health environment
• Passion for rural health and community-centered care
• Organizational skills to manage a full outpatient panel and call responsibilities
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Summary

Work Environment

• Outpatient family medicine clinic with modern facilities
• Hospitalist call rotation (1:5) supporting continuity of care across the rural health system
• Collaborative team culture with strong organizational support for quality, compliance, and patient experience
• Opportunities to develop specialty interests within family medicine

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Loan repayment program eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Retirement plan with employer matching