Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Block Schedule, Established Team

Job Overview

Benefis Hospital, Great Falls, Montana – Pediatric Hospitalist (Block Schedule) – Full‑time, 182 shifts per year.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient pediatric rounds and newborn rounds.
• Response to the Emergency Department for pediatric patients.
• 24‑hour home call shifts.
• Occasional short‑term pediatric ventilator management post‑operative.
• Care for a wide variety of conditions ranging from overnight observation to acute PICU level care.
• Collaborate with pediatric anesthesiology, respiratory therapy, NICU, and surgical teams.
• Teach medical students and faculty as part of the University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI appointment.

Shift Details

• Typically 7 on/7 off or 14 on/14 off schedule.
• Alternating 1st call every other day/night for work‑life balance.
• Full inpatient team: 2 pediatric physicians, 2 pediatric nurse practitioners.

Patient Population

• Unit: 14 rooms, 16 beds, ages newborn to 17 years.
• General pediatric diagnoses including surgical, respiratory, psychiatry, neonatal abstinence syndrome, chronic conditions, some PICU and DKA.
• Daily census: approximately 6 patients; increased during cold and flu season.
• Birth center/NICU with average 2–5 deliveries per day.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive shift‑based compensation with performance bonuses.
• Sign‑on/relocation bonus.
• $5,000 annual CME and $1,000 for license/dues.
• 5–7% retirement match and 457b program.
• Paid malpractice and all‑risk insurance.
• Physician wellness program focused on personal and professional development.
• Annual J1 waiver sponsorship for eligible specialties.

Location & Community

Great Falls, Montana – known for outdoor recreation, a population of 70,000, and a strong medical education presence including TouroCOM Montana and the University of Washington School of Medicine.

How to Apply

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