Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine Job at Ardent Health Services in Pocatello, ID

Find adventure in the great outdoors of Idaho!

Ortho Idaho, part of the Portneuf Medical Group, is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine physician to join our well-established Orthopedic team comprised of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Injury Care Regenerative/Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Spine & Neck and Podiatry.

Ortho Idaho is proud to be the team physicians for Idaho State University and all regional high school athletic programs. Our ideal candidate is one who is dedicated to patient care and thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. PMG serves patients and communities throughout southeast Idaho, offering a fantastic opportunity for a physician eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us and discover the adventure Idaho has to offer!

Both new graduates and experienced physicians are welcome to apply. New graduates will thrive in a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities from experienced providers.

Position Overview:

• Join a collegial team of 10 physicians, 7 APPs and an experienced support staff
• Ortho Idaho is the Official Sports Medicine provider for Idaho State University
• Regional High School Sports Medicine program
• Established Athletic Trainer outreach program
• Dedicated OR time and surgical PA support
• 8-hour day | Limited rotating call-6 days a month or less
• MAKO Joint Replacement Arm
• 3 Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems: 1-Xi, 2-Da Vinci 5
• Hospital offers specialty support including Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, and fully staffed ICU/Hospitalist Services
• 205 bed hospital, including 20 ICU beds, Level II Trauma Center
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
• Teaching opportunity (Medical Students & FM Residents)
• Excellent work + life balance

Requirements: Must be BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery and Fellowship training in Operative Sports Medicine

Recruitment Package may include:

• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans

Portneuf Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty

About Portneuf Medical Center:
In a joint venture partnership with the Portneuf Health Trust, Ardent Health Services operates Portneuf Medical Center located in Pocatello, ID. The mission of Portneuf Medical Center is simple: World-class care, every patient, every time. Serving the healthcare needs of Eastern Idaho since 1907, Portneuf Medical Center strives to deliver a higher level of care and healthier community as a 205-licensed bed acute care facility that is home to a Level II Trauma Center and 20-bed ICU.

About the Community:
Home to Idaho State University and located in Southeastern Idaho, Pocatello was historically referred to as the "gateway to the Northwest" in the 1800s by miners and others on the Oregon Trail who would pass through Pocatello's Portneuf Gap on their journey. Today, residents enjoy Pocatello's affordable housing and emphasis on outdoor recreation- with its numerous hiking and biking trails and proximity to local and state parks, including Massacre Rocks State Park and 3 hours from Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley and Salt Lake City.