Pediatric Hospitalist

Overview

Come practice where others vacation. Nestled between Aspen and Vail Glenwood Springs offers year-round outdoor adventure a vibrant community and the rare opportunity to build a meaningful pediatric practice while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Valley View Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician to join our integrated pediatric program serving families across Western Colorado.

Position Overview

This opportunity is structured within our Inpatient Weighted (IPW) model designed for pediatricians who enjoy acute pediatric care newborn medicine and hospital-based responsibilities.

Physicians in this model spend the majority of their clinical responsibilities working as a pediatric hospitalist covering the normal newborn nursery level 2 nursery and a small inpatient pediatric service at Valley View Hospital while very occasionally participating in pediatric outpatient clinic to maintain continuity and team support.

You will join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality pediatric care within a sustainable physician-centered practice environment.

This role is ideal for a pediatrician who values

• Inpatient pediatric and newborn medicine
• Acute care and hospital-based practice
• Working within a flexible team-oriented pediatric model

Compensation & Benefits

• $270000$300000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus opportunity based on partner-developed quality criteria
• Sign-on/commencement bonus and relocation support
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and CME support
• Leadership and program development opportunities available

Program Highlights

• Integrated pediatric model combining inpatient with occasional outpatient care
• Collaborative physician and APP team
• Physician-led independent health system
• Strong referral relationships and regional specialty access
• Opportunity to help shape and grow pediatric inpatient services

Why Valley View

• Independent mission-driven health system serving as a regional healthcare hub
• Culture grounded in collaboration quality and physician engagement
• Leadership that values physician voice and innovation
• Opportunity to build a meaningful community-centered practice

Life in Glenwood Springs

• World-class skiing (Aspen Vail)
• Hiking biking rafting and fly fishing
• Natural hot springs and vibrant mountain-town culture
• Excellent schools and a family-friendly community

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Current PALS and NRP certifications
• Current competency and experience in caring for well and sick newborns and pediatric inpatients
• Willingness to cover occasional outpatient clinic shifts
• Commitment to family-centered relationship-based care
• Interest in rural/community healthcare delivery

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States but were unable to provide visa sponsorship.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.