Perm - Medical Director - Hospitalist - Pediatric Pocatello, ID
Updated 12/18/25
83201, Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Medical Director – Pediatric Hospitalist – Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, ID
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, is seeking a qualified and experienced Pediatric Medical Director to lead our hospitalist program. This is a rare opportunity to provide clinical and administrative leadership at a well-established facility renowned for quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
Position Overview:
The Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director will oversee the pediatric inpatient services, coordinate clinical care, and lead a dedicated team of pediatric providers. The role involves clinical responsibilities, administrative leadership, and opportunities for academic collaboration, all within a supportive hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Benefits and Career Development:
Location:
Portneuf Medical Center, 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
This position offers a rewarding leadership role with professional growth, competitive compensation, and an excellent quality of life in the scenic and friendly community of Pocatello. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to become a pivotal part of our hospital’s pediatric care team.
Medical Director – Pediatric Hospitalist – Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, ID
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, is seeking a qualified and experienced Pediatric Medical Director to lead our hospitalist program. This is a rare opportunity to provide clinical and administrative leadership at a well-established facility renowned for quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
Position Overview:
The Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director will oversee the pediatric inpatient services, coordinate clinical care, and lead a dedicated team of pediatric providers. The role involves clinical responsibilities, administrative leadership, and opportunities for academic collaboration, all within a supportive hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medical care for pediatric patients admitted to the hospital.
- Lead and supervise a team of hospitalist physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Consult on pediatric cases in the emergency department and manage surgical patient cases as needed.
- Collaborate with the sister program at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (30 minutes away) for specialty consultations and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety efforts.
- Facilitate staff training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for clinical team members.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements.
- Opportunities to hold a faculty appointment with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Qualifications:
- Board Certification in Pediatrics.
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in a hospital or comparable healthcare setting.
- Proven pediatric clinical expertise with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and influence multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
- J1 visa sponsorship accepted; candidates must be eligible for licensing in Idaho.
Schedule:
- 7 days on, 7 days off schedule with hospital rounds, primarily based at Portneuf Medical Center.
- On-call responsibilities from home, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Benefits and Career Development:
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; salary expectations welcome at interview.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Support for continuing medical education and leadership development programs.
- Leadership advancement opportunities within the hospital and health system.
- Professional liability insurance coverage provided.
- Assistance with licensing and credentialing requirements.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program offering a 15% discount.
- Retirement plans including a 401(k) with company match.
- Additional benefits such as Long-Term Care (LTC), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), supplemental insurance plans, identity protection, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Location:
Portneuf Medical Center, 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
This position offers a rewarding leadership role with professional growth, competitive compensation, and an excellent quality of life in the scenic and friendly community of Pocatello. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to become a pivotal part of our hospital’s pediatric care team.
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