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** * $270,000-$300,000 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 we're 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.