Broad Spectrum Rural Family Physican

Teton Valley Health is seeking a Broad-Spectrum Rural Family Physician (without OB) to join our physician team in Driggs, Idaho. This position offers the opportunity to practice rural medicine in a collaborative critical access hospital while serving a close-knit mountain community. Physicians in this role care for patients in both inpatient and outpatient clinic settings, without obstetric or emergency room responsibilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position follows a mixed rural practice model, supporting both hospital and clinic services. In the current staffing structure, physicians provide 7 days of hospital coverage followed by 7 days off, ensuring consistent inpatient care and availability to support other service lines. During times of lower inpatient census, physicians may offer limited same-day acute care clinic appointments, helping expand access for community members while maintaining hospital coverage as the top priority.

As the physician team grows, the practice will transition to a traditional rural mixed model with approximately three weeks of outpatient clinic and one week of hospital coverage. This structure supports continuity of care while maintaining strong inpatient coverage for the hospital.

CLINICAL OVERVIEW

Physicians in this role practice full-spectrum family medicine, including:

Opportunities may exist to incorporate additional services based on physician training and interest, such as women’s health, procedural care, etc.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Teton Valley Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support physicians practicing rural medicine.

Potential compensation structure includes:

Teton Valley Health is a community-focused health system committed to providing high-quality care to residents and visitors of Teton Valley. Physicians work closely with nursing staff, specialists, and administrative leadership in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment.

LIFE IN DRIGGS, ID

Located on the western side of the Teton Mountain Range, Driggs offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation and small-town living. The region is known for world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing, with Grand Teton National Park and Grand Targhee Resort just a short drive away. The Teton Valley community values connection, outdoor lifestyle, and high-quality healthcare close to home.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and/or walk 60% of the time

• Ability to assist in lifting patients over 100lbs occasionally and frequently lifting equipment and other items up to 25lbs

• Ability to frequently stoop, crouch and/or reach below, at, or above shoulder level for short periods of time

• Manual dexterity, ability to concentrate, and good eye-hand coordination required

• Vision requiring near and far acuity, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus and maintain a good field of vision is required for patient assessment, observation, treatment and documentation

• Mental, Physical, and emotional abilities to respond to emergency situations

• Written and spoken communication skills require the ability to speak, hear and see

• Critical thinking and good judgment needed to be able to follow Federal, State and hospital policies and procedures

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage and support a healthier community.