Coeur d'Alene Idaho Pulmonary/Critical Care Opportunity

Pulmonary/Critical Care
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Who we are looking for:
Kootenai Health is supporting the recruitment of a board certified/board eligible full time Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialist to join Kootenai Clinic Lung and Asthma a thirteen-member practice in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. With the support from six Advanced Practice Providers the practice manages the 26-bed ICU, a local LTACH facility and an inpatient pulmonary consult service. The outpatient pulmonary office supports a wide range of practice experiences with on-site PFT equipment, advanced bronchoscopy equipment and opportunities for additional practice expansion to the surrounding communities. An additional physician is desired to serve a consistently growing service area, increasing patient volumes as well the future retirement of a 30 plus year physician in the community. This is an incredible position offering flexible hours, competitive compensation and the ability to practice medicine in a dynamic and expanding region of the Inland Northwest.

Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on quality, safety, teamwork and patient satisfaction. An additional physician is desired to serve a consistently growing service area and increasing patient volumes. This is an incredible position offering flexible hours, competitive compensation and the ability to practice medicine in a dynamic and expanding region of the Inland Northwest.

What you can expect:

• 26-bed ICU with a broad range of care opportunities including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, trauma and general medical ICU patients
• Kootenai Health is the regional referral center for the critical access hospitals in the surrounding 10 northern counties of Idaho
• 24/7 Hospitalist support for all non-ICU admissions
• Full-service outpatient pulmonary clinic located across the street from the hospital
• On site pulmonary function testing laboratory
• On site x-ray, CT and MRI imaging center
• Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative role
• Inpatient Pulmonary consultation experiences
• Full bronchoscopy services including EBUS and navigational bronchoscopy
• Broad range of pulmonary and critical care diagnoses
• Kootenai Health is the regional referral center the surrounding 10 northern counties of Idaho and is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the country
• Supportive and collaborative relationships with local primary care providers and subspecialists
• Competitive compensation package with a base salary guarantee and incentives for productivity and quality
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, CME, sizeable employer retirement contribution, and malpractice (with tail)
• Schedule flexibility allows for tailored lifestyle and work-life balance
• Competitive compensation package with a base salary guarantee and incentives for productivity and quality

Who we are:
Kootenai Health is northern Idaho’s only regional referral health system and the largest employer with over 4,000 employees and over 700 medical staff. Our service area includes the Panhandle of north Idaho, western Montana, and eastern Washington. The organization is an independent, not-for-profit, three hospital system, with an integrated multi-specialty group practice, Kootenai Clinic, spanning 30+ specialties at 30+ locations in two states. Kootenai Health is nationally recognized for clinical excellence including Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2006, a Leapfrog A safety rating, and has achieved the Gallup Great Workplace Award five years in a row. Kootenai Health started the first graduate medical education opportunity in northern Idaho with a University of Washington affiliated Family Medicine Residency, in 2013.

Where we live:
Kootenai Health is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a family-oriented community that provides an outstanding quality of life with unlimited access to amazing year-round activities with lakes, rivers, mountains, national forests, golf courses, ski resorts, bike trails, shopping, festivals, fairs, art galleries, unique bistros with elegant restaurants, resorts, and much more. Coeur d’Alene is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise!