Emergency Medicine Physician — Full-Time, Critical Access Hospital in Blackfoot, ID

Job ID: Not provided

Overview

• Employment: Permanent, full-time
• Setting: Emergency Department at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Blackfoot, ID
• Schedule: 12-hour clinical shifts; consistent monthly schedule structure
• Average volume: ~900 ED visits/month

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Primary: Adults and geriatrics; occasional pediatrics
• Case mix: Full-spectrum emergency medicine, acute care, trauma stabilization, rapid triage
• Admissions/rounding: Part of ED workflow
• Consults: Specialty consults available; routine follow-ups not required

Facility & Team

• CAH Emergency Department with access to imaging, diagnostics, and established transfer protocols
• Support staff: Experienced ER nurses, EMS, ancillary departments, administrative support
• EMR: Modern platform with streamlined workflows
• Reporting: Reports to Emergency Medicine Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer
• Reason for opening: Program growth and expansion of long-term ED staffing

Credentials & Compliance

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine required
• Licensure: Eligibility for Idaho medical license required
• Certifications: Active DEA; BLS and ACLS required
• Experience: Prior ED experience preferred; ability to work independently in a fast-paced CAH
• Credentialing timeline: Approximately 60–90 days
• Visa sponsorship: Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Nationally competitive; increased compensation for hours >144/month
• Incentives: Quality-based bonus opportunities
• Relocation: Up to $40,000
• CME: $5,000 annual allowance
• Student loan: Potential eligibility for federal and state forgiveness programs
• PTO & holidays: Standard (details provided during interview)
• Health & retirement: Medical, dental, vision; retirement plan with employer contributions
• Other: Life and disability coverage; malpractice insurance provided (tail coverage not specified)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care across a broad spectrum of acute presentations
• Evaluate, stabilize, manage, and disposition patients in collaboration with nursing, EMS, and specialty teams
• Use available diagnostics, imaging, and transfer pathways effectively
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and workflow optimization

Location & Community

• Community: Family-friendly small town with strong local support
• Recreation: Access to skiing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
• Schools & housing: Well-rated public schools nearby; affordable housing options
• Nearby cities/airport: Between Idaho Falls and Pocatello; Idaho Falls Regional Airport ~25 minutes by car