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The Medicus Firm lists this Physician Pediatric-Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary opportunity in billings metropolitan area, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description
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: Named 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
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