Pediatric - Gastroenterology Physician

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