Pediatrics in Idaho

Seeking a Pediatrician to join an excellent community health organization in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Pediatrician will provide excellent, integrated patient care to children in the community, and be committed to fostering long-term, trusting relationships with children and their parents. Enjoy a collaborative, friendly, and professional practice with a great work-life balance in a beautiful community.Overview of Duties : - Conducting regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development.- Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.- Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.- Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.- Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan.- Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary.- Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures.- Keep updated recors of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes.- Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.Organization Facts : - 20 years serving North Idaho communities- Services include primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, behavioral health, mobile clinic,- Clinic quality ranks in the top 10% of CHCs in the country- Maintained a Level 3 PCMH status for over 4 years- Highest level of control in the state for hypertensive population- Decreased uncontrolled diabetes from 36% to 16% in 2019Compensation and Benefits : - Competitive Salary- Federal Loan Repayment- Generous PTO- Holidays, Sick Leave, New Parent Leave- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance- 401k MatchingCommunity : Sandpoint is a picturesque mountain community located on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, which offers unmatched water sports, boating and fishing. In the backdrop of the city is Schweitzer Mountain Resort with excellent skiing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and endless other outdoor activities. In addition, the area is home to multiple golf courses, theaters, resorts, galleries, excellent restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and more. Sandpoint is located just 70 miles from Spokane, Washington for additional arts and entertainment, dining and recreation, and Spokane International Airport for convenient travel options.