About the role:

The Heritage Health Pediatrician provides high-quality care in accordance with national guidelines to all patients in a culturally competent manner. The Heritage Health Pediatrician strives to provide care consistent with our mission statement. The Heritage Health Pediatrician is a strong leader who treats all staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work environment. The Pediatrician will obtain history, examine, diagnose, and treat pediatric and adolescent patients up to age 21. Treatments include education, prescribing medications, performing minor procedures, ordering/interpreting tests, and referral to outside specialists as necessary.

Salary:  MD/DO $299,795   Benefits:   

• Health Insurance:  100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision (PPO & HAS via Regence, Delta Dental, VSP)  
• Life Insurance:  1x annual salary  (optional additional coverage) 
• Disability Insurance:  Short-term & long-term options based on age & salary 
• CME:  $3,000 & 40 hours annually (pro-rated for part-time) 
• License Reimbursement:  Includes professional licenses, Idaho controlled substance, & DEA registration.   
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan:  Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions. 
• Paid Time Off Benefits:  (Note: The following reflect full-time status. Actual totals will reflect actual FTE status.) 144 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) , 56 Hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB) ,  80 Hours Company Recognized Holidays 
• Loan Repayment:  Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC approved site.  

Top Reasons to Join Our Team:   

• Mission-Driven Culture:  We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.  
• Provider support:  24/7 Nurse Triage, Dietitians, and Pharmacy Services. 
• Work Life Balance:  No nights, 8–10-hour schedule, no hospital rotations, limited after-hours calls and no weekends. 
• Team-Based Care : Collaborative team working together to provide the right service, in the right settings, for the best patient outcomes.  
• Competitive Pay and Benefits:  Including bonuses and relocation assistance.   

Requirements

The Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Active Idaho medical license, Controlled Substance License and DEA License.
• BLS certification required.
• 0-1 Medical professional liability claims with indemnity settlements in professional history.

Your Essential Duties:

• Scheduled Primary care visits per agreed upon FTE status
• Maintains a program of comprehensive health for pediatric patients, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Examines patients, formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Participates in surgical procedures according to training, volume standards, and demonstrated ability.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians and patients.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Participates in QA/QI activities.
• Role models strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.
• Follows all established clinical protocols and procedures.
• Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team.
• Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Your Success Factors:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Pediatrics.
• Able to work independently, but also within a group, contributing to the efforts of the entire team.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Heritage Health is North Idaho’s largest provider of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Our dedicated care teams deliver world-class, patient-centered care with a focus on community well-being. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to everyone, making a meaningful difference in the lives we serve.