Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist at Benefis Health System Great Falls, MT

Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist Benefis Health System, Great Falls, MT Overview The Pediatric Hospitalist will provide inpatient care for a diverse pediatric population at Benefis Hospital. The role includes 24‑hour inpatient shifts on a 7 on/7 off rotation, pediatric rounds, newborn rounds, and responding to the emergency department for pediatric patients. Responsibilities 182 shifts per year (full‑time) 7 on/7 off schedule with home call during 24‑hour shifts Work alongside a pediatric inpatient team of 2 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners Alternate first call every other day/night for work‑life balance Provide inpatient rounds, newborn rounds, and respond to ED pediatric cases Assist with short‑term ventilator management post‑operative when needed Offer care ranging from observation to acute PICU level care Unit Details 14‑room, 16‑bed unit serving newborns to 17‑year‑olds Population includes general pediatric diagnoses, surgical, respiratory, psychiatric, NAS, chronic conditions, some PICU, DKA, complex cardiac, and trauma patients Average daily census: ~6 patients, higher in flu season Colorful, kid‑friendly rooms with family areas All pediatric staff PALS and ENPC trained EPIC EMR with remote and HAIKU/Canto access Birth Center/NICU averages 2‑5 deliveries/day, including high‑risk cases Newborn daily census: 3‑8 patients Pediatric and NICU Mercy Flight transfer teams available Level III NICU staffed with neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners Collaborative relationship with NICU providers, surgeons, endocrinology, cardiology, ED, and outpatient pediatric partners Academic Opportunities Opportunity to teach medical students from Touro University and hold a clinical faculty appointment with the University of Washington School of Medicine (WWAMI faculty appointment). Compensation & Benefits Competitive shift‑based compensation with performance bonuses Generous sign‑on/relocation bonus $5,000 annual CME + $1,000 license/dues stipend 5‑7% retirement match with 457b program Paid malpractice coverage plus tail Physician wellness programs with professional development focus Monthly meetings with executive physician and administrative leadership J1 waiver sponsorships for specific specialties #J-18808-Ljbffr