Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title

• Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job
• Type: Permanent – Full-Time
• Location: Blackfoot, ID
• Service
• Setting: Emergency Department – Critical Access Hospital
• Schedule: 12-hour clinical shifts; consistent monthly schedule structure

PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE • Patient Demographics

• Adults and Geriatrics; occasional Pediatrics
• Average
• Daily
• Volume /
• Census: Approximately 900 ER visits per month
• Admissions &
• Rounding: Included as part of Emergency Department workflow
• Consults &
• Follow-Ups: Specialty consults available; follow-ups not required
• Case
• Mix/Clinical
• Focus
• Areas: Full-spectrum Emergency Medicine, acute care presentations, trauma stabilization, and rapid triage

FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS • Specialty Backup

• Access to on-call specialists, imaging, diagnostics, and transfer support
• Support
• Staff: Experienced ER nurses, EMS professionals, ancillary departments, and administrative support
• Leadership &
• Reporting
• Structure: Reports to Emergency Medicine Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer

CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS • Base Salary

• Nationally competitive annual salary; increased compensation for hours worked above 144 per month
• Incentive
• Bonus
• Structure: Quality-based incentives available
• Relocation
• Assistance: Up to $40,000 relocation assistance
• Student
• Loan
• Repayment: Potential eligibility for federal and state forgiveness programs
• CME
• Allowance: $5,000 annually
• PTO &
• Holidays: Standard PTO and observed holidays (program-specific details provided during interview)
• Health &
• Retirement
• Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Malpractice Insurance covered

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Board Status

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
• State
• License
• Required: Eligibility for Idaho medical licensure
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; additional certifications as needed for Emergency Medicine practice
• Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Additional
• Requirements: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced CAH environment; EMR proficiency; strong team-based care orientation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum Emergency Medicine care in a high-acuity Critical Access Hospital setting
• Evaluate and manage a wide range of emergency presentations with support from nursing, EMS, and specialty teams
• Utilize well-equipped ER resources including diagnostics, imaging, and rapid transfer protocols
• Participate in collaborative care with hospitalists, EMS, and ancillary departments
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital standards
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental workflow optimization

COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • About the Area

• Blackfoot offers a family-friendly, small-town environment with strong community support and easy access to outdoor recreation
• Local
• Attractions: Close proximity to skiing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping; near Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
• School
• System: Well-rated public schools with additional charter and private options in neighboring cities
• Housing: Affordable housing with diverse neighborhood options and spacious properties
• Demographic &
• Professional
• Profile: Community of families, outdoor enthusiasts, and healthcare professionals
• Nearby
• Cities: Positioned between Idaho Falls and Pocatello
• Nearest
• Airport: Idaho Falls Regional Airport
• Distance from
• Airport: Approximately 25 minutes by car