<p>A well-established 318-bed regional medical center in Idaho Falls, Idaho is recruiting a Gastroenterologist to join a collaborative GI practice serving the Rocky Mountain region. The facility has anchored healthcare delivery across eastern Idaho since 1986 and carries a rare concentration of tertiary-level services — including a Level II Trauma Center, the state's only Burn Center, and the region's only Level III NICU and Pediatric ICU — making this a high-acuity, high-referral environment with genuine clinical depth. The practice offers a general GI scope with optional advanced endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) for candidates who want to use those skills, and shared call keeps the lifestyle manageable.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional base salary plus RVU-based incentive model rewarding productivity</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice insurance — no tail liability exposure</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits package including health, dental, and vision</li> <li>401(k) participation eligibility</li> <li>Stock purchase options</li> <li>Paid PTO and dedicated CME time off with CME allowance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>General gastroenterology practice with a broad procedural and diagnostic scope</li> <li>Opportunity to perform ERCP and EUS for candidates with advanced endoscopy training — not a requirement</li> <li>Shared call model distributed among local GI physicians</li> <li>318-bed acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation</li> <li>State's only Burn Center, providing a unique and complex referral stream</li> <li>Region's only Level III NICU and Pediatric ICU — tertiary-level acuity across multiple service lines</li> <li>Only facility in Idaho with an American College of Radiology-accredited Radiation Oncology Center, supporting multidisciplinary GI oncology collaboration</li> <li>Established regional referral catchment across eastern Idaho and the broader Rocky Mountain corridor</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Idaho medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Advanced endoscopy skills (ERCP, EUS) welcomed but not required for this position</li> <li>Comfort with general GI practice in a high-acuity regional referral setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Idaho Falls sits along the Snake River in eastern Idaho at the gateway to some of the American West's most celebrated outdoor terrain — Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are within easy driving distance, and year-round recreation including skiing, fly fishing, hiking, and whitewater rafting is woven into daily life here. The city pairs that outdoor culture with a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly amenities, highly regarded public schools, and a cost of living well below most comparable western metros. For physicians seeking a genuine work-life balance in a community that is both culturally active and naturally spectacular, Idaho Falls is a compelling destination.</p>