General Pediatrician
Livingston, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Outpatient
Location
320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, Montana, 59047, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/21/25
Job Summary
Join our team as a General Pediatrician at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic in beautiful Livingston, Montana. We are looking for a caring Pediatrician to provide medical care to children and adolescents, while working collaboratively with a supportive team including a Pediatric FNP and Family Medicine providers.
Open to New Graduates
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide routine and preventive health care for children, infants and adolescents up to age 18, including physical examinations, immunizations, and developmental assessments.
- Collaborate with Pediatric FNP and Family Medicine providers to ensure comprehensive care
- Provide Critical Access Hospital Pediatric call coverage, which encompasses a shared rotation of 24-hour shifts per month.
- This includes managing newborn resuscitation, pediatric critical illness stabilization and transfer, and hospital admission with comprehensive inpatient care.
- Participate in coverage of the "Kids Care Line," which answers family phone calls from the clinic.
- Participate in community outreach programs to promote pediatric health and wellness.
- Participate actively in Livingston HealthCare’s quality assurance programs to maintain and enhance the standard of care.
**Livingston HealthCare Highlights:**
- 24/7 lab, imaging and respiratory services.
- LHC is one of just nine hospitals in Montana certified as Baby-Friendly®
- Facility built in 2015 and designed intentionally as a healing environment. Known as "The Biggest Art Gallery in Livingston" with pieces donated by prolific artists in the region.
- Amenities include:
- Café Fresh (Livingston HealthCare's cafeteria) featuring an award-winning Farm to Institution Program.
- 2-mile loop walking trail along the Yellowstone River from the backdoor of the hospital.
- Employee gym membership option in the full-service rehabilitation department with panoramic mountain views.
Job Responsibilities
Provide routine and preventive health care for children, infants and adolescents up to age 18, including physical examinations, immunizations, and developmental assessments.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections in pediatric patients.
Monitor patients' health status, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide ongoing support to promote disease control and quality of life.
Educate patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Offer patient-centered education and counseling on various health-related topics, empowering patients and their families to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team for patients with complex medical needs, and advocate for continuity of care to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide Critical Access Hospital Pediatric coverage, which typically includes ~eight, 24-hour shifts per month. This includes managing newborn resuscitation, pediatric critical illness stabilization and transfer, and hospital admission with comprehensive inpatient care.
Participate in coverage of the "Kids Care Line," which answers family phone calls from the clinic.
Provide leadership and updates in pediatric care, including immunization standards, to family practitioners and others caring for children.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in community outreach programs to promote pediatric health and wellness.
Engage in continuous professional development and stay current with pediatric best practices and guidelines.
Attend clinical services and hospital meetings as required by Livingston HealthCare Medical Staff Bylaws
Participate actively in Livingston HealthCare’s quality assurance programs to maintain and enhance the standard of care.
Engage in the peer review process to contribute to ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with annual education requirements and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Valid state medical license to practice in Montana or ability to obtain licensure
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
DEA registration and other necessary certifications for practice.
Strong commitment to patient-centered care and community health.
Excellent communication, community leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience in rural healthcare settings is preferred.
Working Hours
1.0FTE
Rural Health Clinic Outpatient
Mon-Fri
24hr Pediatric Call (Rotating Call Shifts per Month)