<p>Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is recruiting a full-time Hospitalist to join an established hospital medicine program at a 188-bed, Level II trauma center and regional tertiary referral hub serving western Nebraska and surrounding states. The practice offers a manageable, well-defined daily census with strong administrative support, a flexible scheduling model, and the full subspecialty depth of an urban academic-affiliated medical center — without the urban cost of living or pace.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly base rate plus productivity incentives</li> <li>Flexible scheduling: 7-on/7-off block schedule available, or modified/flexible schedule considered</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>J-1 waiver support and H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship available</li> <li>Stability of a large, established hospital medicine organization with institutional resources and administrative infrastructure</li> <li>Collaborative relationship with hospital administration and leadership</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Manageable daily census of approximately 13 patient encounters with roughly 2 admissions per day</li> <li>12-hour shifts with block or flexible scheduling options</li> <li>188-licensed-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility — the region's primary tertiary medical center</li> <li>Level II trauma center with air ambulance service on campus</li> <li>Comprehensive subspecialty support on-site: cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, neurosurgery, nephrology, endocrinology, orthopedics, oncology, behavioral health, and acute rehab medicine</li> <li>Tele-infectious disease and tele-neurology services available for consultation</li> <li>Full surgical services complement inpatient medicine coverage</li> <li>Academic affiliations in place, including a Family Medicine Residency Program through the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a two-year Radiologic Technology education program; clinical training site for nursing, PA, NP, and social work programs</li> <li>Regional tertiary referral catchment spanning western Nebraska and portions of surrounding states</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty</li> <li>Active Nebraska medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing a broad inpatient medicine census with access to robust subspecialty backup</li> <li>J-1 waiver and H-1B cap-exempt candidates welcome</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Scottsbluff sits in the North Platte River valley of the Nebraska Panhandle, a region defined by wide-open landscapes, the iconic Scotts Bluff National Monument, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and hunting across the high plains. The area offers a low cost of living, strong public schools, and a tight-knit community with the cultural and medical amenities of a regional hub — a compelling combination for physicians who want a meaningful practice without sacrificing quality of life.</p>