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.