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Perm - Physician - Hospitalist - Pediatric Pocatello, ID
Updated 12/11/25
83201, Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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
Position: Pediatric Hospitalist – Hospital Medicine
Location: Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview:
Portneuf Medical Center, a prominent community hospital in southeast Idaho, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join our established Pediatric Hospital Medicine service. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care within a supportive regional referral hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Hospital Profile:
Qualifications:
Compensation & Benefits:
Additional Information:
Location & Contact:
Address: 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
Join our team at Portneuf Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in pediatric healthcare within a vibrant Idaho community. This position offers an excellent blend of clinical practice, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.
Apply now to become part of our dedicated healthcare team!
Location: Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview:
Portneuf Medical Center, a prominent community hospital in southeast Idaho, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join our established Pediatric Hospital Medicine service. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care within a supportive regional referral hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert medical care to pediatric patients admitted to the hospital, including ongoing management and treatment planning.
- Consult on pediatric cases in the Emergency Department to support timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Manage surgical pediatric patients in collaboration with surgical teams.
- Conduct hospital rounds in coordination with the care team, with a schedule of 7 days on, 7 days off, enabling work-life balance.
- Participate in remote consultation for emergency cases from home during on-call periods.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of sedation and other pediatric care programs.
- Collaborate with a regional sister program located 30 minutes away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for specialized consultations and shared initiatives.
- Engage in opportunities for academic involvement with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, including potential faculty appointments.
Hospital Profile:
- 205-bed community hospital with advanced facilities, including:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Regional referral status
- 2-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- 6-bed Pediatric Ward
- 16-bed Level III Neonatal ICU (NICU)
- Approximately 1,200 deliveries annually
- 14 mom-baby couplet care beds
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Valid medical license for Idaho or eligible for licensing
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- J1 Visa candidates are encouraged to apply; US citizen and permanent resident candidates are preferred
- Experience in hospital-based pediatric care preferred but not mandatory; new graduates with strong clinical skills are welcome
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; salary expectations welcomed at interview
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Telehealth services via Teladoc
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with Thrift and Profit-Sharing options
- Life, critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Generous paid leave policies: 8 weeks parental leave, bereavement leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Identity Theft Protection and Employee Perks Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Information:
- Not accepting locum tenens candidates.
- Part-time regular employees also benefit from our comprehensive package.
Location & Contact:
Address: 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
Join our team at Portneuf Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in pediatric healthcare within a vibrant Idaho community. This position offers an excellent blend of clinical practice, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.
Apply now to become part of our dedicated healthcare team!
