Family Practice Physician; MD

Brief Description

Steele Memorial Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Practice Physician to join our dedicated primary care team. This full-time position provides outpatient family medicine on a 4-day/week schedule, complemented by a 1:5 hospitalist call rotation that supports seamless continuity of care across our rural health system. Steele Memorial Medical Center is a mission-driven rural health organization serving Salmon, Idaho, and the surrounding region.

Salmon is a small mountain town of about 3,000 people that serves a broader rural geography of approximately 12,000. Located along the Salmon River (“River of No Return”) and near the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, the community offers outstanding outdoor recreation and a strong sense of place.

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• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and continuity of care
• Participate in a 1:5 hospitalist call rotation to ensure seamless inpatient and outpatient continuity within the rural health system
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with clinic staff, specialists, and hospital teams to coordinate patient care
• Support quality improvement, compliance, and patient experience initiatives
• Pursue specialty interests as appropriate within the scope of family medicine practice
• Uphold professional standards and contribute to a positive, team-oriented clinic culture
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the role of a family practice physician in a rural health setting

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Idaho
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred or ability to obtain as required)
• Preferred:
• Experience in rural or underserved primary care settings
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR or similar electronic health record systems

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-focused care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and care teams
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based rural health environment
• Passion for rural health and community-centered care
• Organizational skills to manage a full outpatient panel and call responsibilities
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Outpatient family medicine clinic with modern facilities
• Hospitalist call rotation (1:5) supporting continuity of care across the rural health system
• Collaborative team culture with strong organizational support for quality, compliance, and patient experience
• Opportunities to develop specialty interests within family medicine

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Loan repayment program eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Retirement plan with employer matching