Broad Spectrum Rural Family Physican

• Employee Type Exempt - FT

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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.

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.

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

• Comprehensive outpatient primary care for adults and children
• Preventive care and chronic disease management
• Same-day acute care visits when hospital coverage allows
• Inpatient rounding and hospital admissions
• Collaboration with emergency, surgical, and specialty services

Hospital follow-up care and care coordination

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

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

Potential compensation structure includes:

• Competitive base salary aligned with regional benchmarks
• Additional compensation for after-hours and weekend hospital call
• Benefits package including health coverage and retirement options
• Paid time off and sick leave accrual
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and dedicated CME time

Teton Valley, Idaho, is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for primary care with a score of 16.

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
.

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.

• 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

To encourage and support a healthier community.