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Portneuf Health
Pocatello, Idaho

IP-only Physiatrist | PRN Coverage | Pocatello, ID

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Portneuf Medical Group is expanding our hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation program and we’re seeking a PRN BE/BC Physiatrist to join a collaborative, patient-centered team. This role is ideal for a physician who values clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the ability to shape a high-quality rehab service.

About Your Work

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care on PRN basis
  • Typically 8 hour shift
  • Call coverage after hours
  • Stable, well-staffed 9-bed unit
  • Robust clinical support: Full spectrum of specialties and therapeutics essential to PM&R
  • 205-bed, Level II Trauma, Primary Stroke Center
  • Epic EMR + Ambience AI scribe technology
  • Excellent work/life balance

About Portneuf Medical Center

Based in Pocatello, Idaho, Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare leader.

With 205 beds, PMC serves as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue.

PMC has a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit, an adult Intensive Care Unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, center of excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

We pursue excellence every day in our hospital and clinics as well as educate the next generation of physicians and health professionals.

The governance of Portneuf Medical Center is split 50/50 between Portneuf Health Trust and the parent company Ardent Health Services As a major employer in Pocatello, we have 1,600 well-qualified employees and we continue to grow.

About the Community

Tucked into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Pocatello, Idaho, is a hidden gem where rugged beauty meets small-town charm.

Known as the "Gateway to the Northwest," this vibrant city offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural richness.

Whether you're hiking the scenic trails of the Bannock Range, exploring the fascinating exhibits at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, or strolling through the historic Old Town with its quirky shops and cozy cafés, Pocatello invites you to savor the moment.

Home to Idaho State University, this vibrant community features affordable housing, high-performing schooling options, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong emphasis on outdoor living—with easy access to hiking, biking, and nearby state parks.

Within 2 hours of world-class destinations like Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, and Salt Lake City, UT

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care on a PRN basis within a hospital setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient-centered services.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified Physiatrist. Experience in hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PhysiatryPatient-centered CareTrauma CareStroke Care

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

In Idaho, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$283k (15 salary observations; 192 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,888 salary observations; 57,193 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 6 employers

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<$270k
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$270k-300k
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$380k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
31%
Relocation assistance
23%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Pocatello

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,074/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pocatello, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Portneuf Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pocatello, ID
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent work/life balance
Epic EMR + Ambience AI scribe technology
Robust clinical support