Pediatric Opening in Great Falls, MT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Great Falls, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/25/24
**Pediatric Hospitalist opening in Great Falls, MT**
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our pediatric inpatient team within a large regional health system. Our team includes a diverse group of specialists, such as Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Neonatologists, and more, dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care.
**Position Details**
- Full-time position with 182 shifts per year.
- 7 on/7 off schedule for work-life balance.
- Inpatient team of 2 Pediatric Physicians and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
- 24-hour shifts with the option to be off-site when not required.
- Responsibilities include inpatient pediatric rounds, newborn rounds, and response to the ED for pediatric patients.
- Pediatric hospitalists provide short-term pediatric ventilator management post-op, with additional resources available from pediatric anesthesia.
**Facility Details**
- 14-room, 16-bed unit serving newborns to 17-year-olds.
- Handles a wide range of pediatric diagnoses, including surgical, respiratory, psych patients, and trauma.
- Daily census averages 6 patients, with increases during the cold and flu season.
- Birth Center/NICU:
- Level III NICU staffed with Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
- Collaborative relationship between pediatric hospitalists and NICU providers.
- Mercy Flight transfer teams for high-risk newborns.
**Benefits Details**
- Guaranteed shift-based compensation with bonus incentives.
- Generous sign-on/relocation bonus.
- Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues allowance.
- 5-7% retirement match + 457b program.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Qualification for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Monthly meetings with physician and administrative leadership for open communication and issue resolution.
**Community Details**
Great Falls, Montana, is known for its exceptional quality of life, offering four seasons, mild winters, and 300+ days of sunshine each year. The city is a hub for art and outdoor adventure, featuring over 60 miles of recreational trails along the Missouri River, ideal for fly-fishing, camping, skiing, and kayaking. Great Falls is a family-friendly community with nationally ranked schools, two accredited colleges, and a new medical school, making it a prime location for professional growth and personal fulfillment.