Physician / Internal Medicine / Idaho / Permanent / Internal Medicine Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Pocatello, ID

Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic within a Non-Profit Health System

Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts or 5 eight-hour shifts per week

On-Call Expectations: None

Start Date: Negotiable

PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE

Patient Demographics: Adults

Average Daily Volume / Census: Established outpatient primary care panel

Admissions & Rounding: Not Included

Consults & Follow-Ups: Yes

Case Mix/Clinical Focus Areas: Preventive care, chronic disease management, and continuity primary care

FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS

Beds in Department/Unit: Outpatient clinic setting

Trauma Designation: N/A

EMR System: In use across the health system

Specialty Backup: Access to specialists within the integrated health system

Support Staff: Full clinical and administrative support staff

Leadership & Reporting Structure: Reports to Clinic Medical Director and Health System Leadership

Reason for Opening: Practice growth and community demand

CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE

Board Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

DEA & Certifications: Active or eligible DEA required

Credentialing Timeline: Standard permanent onboarding timeline

Visa Sponsorship: Not specified

COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS

Base Salary: Nationally competitive salary

Incentive Bonus Structure: No-cap productivity and quality-based bonuses

Relocation Assistance: Up to $40,000 relocation assistance

Student Loan Repayment: Not specified

CME Allowance: $5,000 annually

PTO & Holidays: 160 hours of paid time off

Health & Retirement Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Life and Disability coverage

Malpractice Insurance provided

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

State License Required: Active Idaho license or eligibility to obtain

Certifications: BLS required

Experience: Completion of Internal Medicine residency required

Additional Requirements: Commitment to team-based care and long-term patient relationships

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to adult patients

Manage chronic medical conditions and preventive health needs

Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic development

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

About the Area: Pocatello offers a balance of outdoor recreation, small-city convenience, and affordable living

Local Attractions: Skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping

School System: Public and private school options available

Housing: Affordable housing with diverse neighborhood options

Demographic & Professional Profile: Family-friendly community with growing healthcare needs

Nearby Cities: Proximity to Idaho Falls and regional destinations

Nearest Airport: Pocatello Regional Airport

Distance from Airport: Approximately 10 miles 15 minutes by car