Pediatric Gastroenterology - Academic Appointment
Montana
Position Highlights :
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday clinic with Friday as a dedicated admin day. Very low inpatient volume (1 to 2 admissions per month)
- Ideal Work Environment: Fully equipped endoscopy suites, a GI Motility Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary IBD program, a Feeding and Swallowing Center, and one of the only pediatric ERCP and advanced endoscopy programs in the country
- Call Responsibilities: Clinic hour calls are managed by an RN Coordinator and MA. After hours, a triage RN team screens calls and routes urgent issues to the ED, with the physician contacted only for true emergencies. The University of Utah team provides backup call coverage
- Culture & Support: Full support from the University of Utah's Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, a robust division of 20 physicians, 4 advanced practice clinicians, 10 registered nurses, and 5 fellows
- Leadership Opportunities: A true ground floor opportunity to establish the first full time University of Utah Pediatric GI program in Billings, backed by the resources and reputation of an academic health system while practicing in a community setting
Compensation & Benefits :
- Compensation: Base salary ranging up to $425,000 for an experienced, associate professor level faculty member
- Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonus: Negotiable
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Benefits include 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days annually, 50% tuition reduction, short- and long-term disability coverage, a wellness program, an employee assistance program, and fully covered malpractice and professional liability insurance through the self-insured University of Utah
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Yes
- Additional Benefits: A standout 401(a) and 403(b) retirement package contributes a combined 20.2% of annual salary with no required employee contribution, one of the strongest retirement benefits in the market
About the Community
- Top Ranked Location: N amed among the top 100 best places to live in the country on Livability's 2026 rankings, recognized for its scenery, friendly locals, top-notch schools, and low cost of living
- Lifestyle & Affordability: The cost of living runs below both the state and national averages, with no state sales tax and a more accessible housing market than many other Montana communities, making it an easy place to put down roots
- Prime Location: : Downtown sits in a valley along the Yellowstone River, framed by sandstone cliffs and views of the snow-capped Beartooth Mountains, with Yellowstone National Park an easy drive away for weekend adventures
- Community Attributes: Residents enjoy a laid-back, welcoming culture, abundant green spaces and parks along the Yellowstone River, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of Montana's Big Sky Country
- Vibrant Lifestyle: The city offers a wide variety of dining, museums, and sporting events, along with a thriving, diverse local economy and strong employment growth
Job Reference #: PG 26714
