Pediatric Hospitalist

Mednax, National Medical Group; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join Pediatrix Medical Group. The role covers a 10-bed pediatric unit with 24-hour in-house coverage and involvement in high-risk, complex cases across a broad catchment.

Collaborations with Primary Children’s Hospital for transfers, opportunities for research and quality improvement, and potential faculty appointments; Idaho Falls offers an outdoor lifestyle and regional access.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Pediatrics.
• Board Certified Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred but not required.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for medical patients on the pediatric unit.
• Consult on pediatric patients in the emergency department.
• Consult on surgical patients and newborns who do not require NICU care.
• Provide 24-hour coverage in a 10-bed unit.

Education

Board Certified Pediatrics

Job description

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity Where Community Spirit Meets Scenic Splendor!

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our established group at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, a highly regarded and renowned, community hospital setting in southeast Idaho.

What You Can Expect

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a regional medical center which draws patients from throughout Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Southern Montana.

• Serve a diverse patient population spanning across multiple states and regions within a 10-bed pediatric unit
• 24-hour coverage, out-of-house shift model
• Cater to a high-risk and complex patient population, covering a large catchment area
• Care for medical patients on the pediatric unit, consulting on pediatric patients in the emergency department, consulting on surgical patients, and caring for newborn infants who do not require NICU-level care
• Top 100 Hospital in US named by Premier, Inc.
• Only hospital in Idaho designated as "Expert" for Pediatric Care Readiness (Idaho Emergency Medical Services for Children, 2024)
• Collaborate with sister Primary Children's Hospital (Salt Lake City) for transfer outs and highly acute cases
• 5 physician staff include both pediatric intensivists and neonatologists
• Additional pediatric sub-specialists representing pediatric neurology, endocrinology, cardiology, surgery, and anesthesia.
• Child life specialist, pediatric nutritionists, and physical therapists

Additional Information about EIRMC

318-bed hospital

6 Bed PICU

1200 deliveries per year

Additional Opportunities for Advancement & Research

• EIRMC has an active family medicine residency with residents rotating through the inpatient pediatric and newborn care services.
• Opportunity for faculty appointment with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Pediatrix is established as one of the largest pediatric medical groups, with affiliations in research and advanced data
• There are growth opportunities for the pediatric hospitalist within the areas of quality and process improvement projects, and clinical research of a unique patient population.

About the Area

Idaho Falls is a vibrant city in eastern Idaho nestled along the Snake River and at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor adventure, and community spirit, making it an attractive place to live and work. The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has easy connections to both Salt Lake City and Denver airports for national and international travel. Both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are just a two-hour drive from Idaho Falls, offering breathtaking scenery and a wide range of outdoor adventures?from hiking and wildlife viewing to photography and camping. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with no shortage of amenities! Idaho Falls is spectacular area to call home.

• Board Certified Pediatrics
• Board Certified Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred but not required
• Experience preferred, but not required

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.