Pediatrician

Memorial Physician Practices; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health and well-being benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Professional liability coverage

Marketing and practice growth support

Job summary

Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, UT, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Pediatrician to join a community-focused team delivering compassionate pediatric care in a 39-bed hospital setting.

Responsibilities include managing a steady patient flow (18–22 per day), a shared call schedule, access to modern EMR, Level II NICU support, and a light hospital volume that supports work-life balance while providing opportunities for clinical growth and community impact.

Tools

EMR

Job description

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Pediatrician at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, UT you'll be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details

• Monday-Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM; Friday 8 - Noon

• Average 18-22 patients per day

• Supportive clinic staff, modern EMR

• Light hospital volume

• Seasonal fluctuation (higher in winter, lower in summer)

• Shared call schedule 1:5 or better; with low call-back frequency

• Level II NICU

• Monthly average:

About Our Hospital and Health System

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a 39-bed hospital located in Vernal, UT and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. Ashley Regional Medical Center has been part of the Uintah Basin since 1941 and is a Joint Commission Accredited hospital located in the heart of Dinosaur Land. In 2025 Ashley Regional was recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for the ninth consecutive year.

About the Community

Nestled in Utah's Uintah Basin, Vernal is a thriving, family-friendly community celebrated for its natural beauty. With a low cost of living and short, stress-free commutes, Vernal offers the ease and safety of true small-town living with the nearby big city amenities of Salt Lake City and Park City just a few hours away. Residents enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, camping, ATV riding, river-rafting, fishing, and boating, just minutes from town. Skiing and snowboarding are also available from late November to early April.

Vernal is known for the Dinosaur National Monument that features world-renowned fossil beds and the Quarry Exhibit Hall that displays a wall of exposed dinosaur bones embedded in the rock, where visitor can see and touch the Jurassic-era remains. The nearby Uinta Mountains, Flaming Gorge, Green River, and Ashley National Forest provide beautiful landscapes and endless exploration opportunities. Whether you're seeking a quieter lifestyle, wide-open spaces, or a close-knit community surrounded by natural beauty, Vernal offers a rare combination of opportunity and adventure.

Our compensation package can include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• Paid time off and retirement plan

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Early-commitment residency stipend

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days

• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage

• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Ashley Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.