PHYSICIAN - INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
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Job Description
Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate Physician to join our Internal Medicine Team!
The Physician will participate in the entirety of patient care including initial assessments, analyzing and interpreting symptoms, monitoring the patient’s treatment, and performing follow up assessments. This position is responsible for evaluating and interpreting symptoms, patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses;
Recommending diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy; Perform procedures and surgeries; Educating patients about self-management; And prescribing medications based on efficacy, safety, costs, as legally authorized, and based on the department’s Multidisciplinary approach.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience
- Current licensure in the State of Idaho
- Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Medical Program or Nursing Program
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire
- Must be able to achieve ACLS certification within six months of employment
- Ability to relate and work effectively with others
- Prior experience with Joint Commission continual readiness
- Previous experience preferred
About Northwest Specialty Hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients.
Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!!
Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:
- Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
- Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
- A generous 401K retirement plan
- A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
- Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
- Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician will be responsible for the entirety of patient care, including initial assessments, interpreting symptoms and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses, and recommending interventions. This role also involves performing procedures, educating patients on self-management, and prescribing medications according to legal authorization and multidisciplinary guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must possess current licensure in the State of Idaho and have obtained a Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from an accredited Medical or Nursing Program. Required certifications include proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire, with the ability to achieve ACLS certification within six months.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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