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Benefis Medical Group

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

Benefis Medical Group, Great Falls, Montana, United States, 59404


Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity - Block Schedule - MontanaBenefis Hospital, in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a

Pediatric Hospitalist

to join the pediatric inpatient team at our large regional health system. Our inpatient medical experts include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Anesthesiologists, Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Additional outpatient pediatric resources include: Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrinology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Pediatric Psychology, and Pediatric Therapies.Pediatric Hospitalist DetailsFull time = 182 shifts per yearSchedule is typically 7 on/7 off scheduleInpatient team of 2 Pediatric Physicians and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

2 providers (1 physician, 1 nurse practitioner) on for each stretch taking turns with 1st call every other day/night for work life balance24 hour shifts (in house is not required)

Inpatient pediatric rounds, newborn rounds, and response to ED for pediatric patients

Each day can bring its own unique challenges with the variety of patients and families that are cared for in our region. If we are unable to care for a pediatric patient or if the patient requires a true PICU floor, we have a medical jet for transport to SeattlePediatric Hospitalist will need to be comfortable with occasional short term pediatric ventilator management post op (physician resources in pediatric anesthesia are available)

Pediatric Unit14 room, 16 bed unitPopulation of newborns to 17 years of ageAll general pediatric diagnosis including surgical, respiratory, pediatric/adolescent psych patients, NAS babies, patients with chronic conditions, some PICU, DKA and trauma.Daily census approximately 6 patients - increase in cold and flu seasonColorful, kid friendly rooms with designated family area for parentsAll pediatric staff on unit is PALS and ENPC trainedBirth Center/NICUAverage of 4-5 deliveries a day - can be high risk populationNewborns average daily census 6-8Pediatric and NICU specific Mercy Flight transfer teamsLevel III NICU staffed with Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitionerspediatric hospitalists have a collaborative relationship with NICU providersHow we support youGuaranteed shift based compensation with incentive bonus structuresGenerous sign-on / relocation bonusAnnual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues5-7% retirement match + 457b programMalpractice + tailQualification for Public Loan Forgiveness ProgramPhysician wellness programs focused on personal and professional developmentMonthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issuesCommunity Information:

Great Falls is known as Montanas base camp for art and adventure with a city population of 60,000, and a draw of over 275,000 people in north central Montana. We have four genuine seasons, experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, and a new not-for-profit medical school, TouroCOM Montana, opening Summer 2023. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of our community with over 60 miles of paved recreational trails. Our local outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing, rock and ice climbing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, off-road motor sports, and hunting making our quality of life unrivaled in the Rocky Mountain West.Benefis Health System

is one of Montanas largest tertiary centers holding a level II Trauma designation. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana. We cover of the states land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide care for everything with the exception of burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including 3 neurosurgeons, a cardiothoracic and vascular program, a regional cancer institute and a brand-new emergency department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.