Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity (Block Schedule) – Great Falls, MT
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Great Falls, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/05/24
Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity (Block Schedule) – Great Falls, MT
Benefis Hospital, in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join the pediatric inpatient team at our large regional health system. Our inpatient medical experts include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Anesthesiologists, Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Additional outpatient pediatric resources include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrinology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Pediatric Psychology, and Pediatric Therapies.
Pediatric Hospitalist Details
Benefis Health System is one of Montana’s largest tertiary centers holding a level II Trauma designation. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana. We cover ¼ of the state’s land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide care for everything with the exception of burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including 3 neurosurgeons, a cardiothoracic and vascular program, a regional cancer institute and a brand-new emergency department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have an interest in this location/opportunity and I'll facilitate getting you additional information.
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Benefis Hospital, in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join the pediatric inpatient team at our large regional health system. Our inpatient medical experts include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Anesthesiologists, Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Additional outpatient pediatric resources include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrinology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Pediatric Psychology, and Pediatric Therapies.
Pediatric Hospitalist Details
- Full time = 182 shifts per year
- Schedule is typically 14 on/14 off schedule
- Inpatient team of 2 Pediatric Physicians and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- 2 providers (1 physician, 1 nurse practitioner) on for each stretch taking turns with 1st call every other day/night for work life balance
- 24 hour shifts (in house is not required)
- Inpatient pediatric rounds, newborn rounds, and response to ED for pediatric patients
- Each day can bring its own unique challenges with the variety of patients and families that are cared for in our region. If we are unable to care for a pediatric patient or if the patient requires a true PICU floor, we have a medical jet for transport to Seattle
- Pediatric Hospitalist will need to be comfortable with occasional short term pediatric ventilator management post op (physician resources in pediatric anesthesia are available)
- 14 room, 16 bed unit
- Population of newborns to 17 years of age
- All general pediatric diagnosis including surgical, respiratory, pediatric/adolescent psych patients, NAS babies, patients with chronic conditions, some PICU, DKA and trauma.
- Daily census approximately 6 patients - increase in cold and flu season
- Colorful, kid friendly rooms with designated family area for parents
- All pediatric staff on unit is PALS and ENPC trained
- Average of 4-5 deliveries a day – can be high risk population
- Newborns average daily census 6-8
- Pediatric and NICU specific Mercy Flight transfer teams
- Level III NICU staffed with Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
- pediatric hospitalists have a collaborative relationship with NICU providers
- Guaranteed shift based compensation with incentive bonus structures
- Generous sign-on / relocation bonus
- Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
- 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
- Malpractice + tail
- Qualification for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
- Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues
Benefis Health System is one of Montana’s largest tertiary centers holding a level II Trauma designation. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana. We cover ¼ of the state’s land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide care for everything with the exception of burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including 3 neurosurgeons, a cardiothoracic and vascular program, a regional cancer institute and a brand-new emergency department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have an interest in this location/opportunity and I'll facilitate getting you additional information.
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