Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities
Your Life's Calling, Your Life's Best Chapter: Discover Dickinson, North Dakota – Where Every Child's Future is Brighter with You.

Are you a pediatric physician seeking more than just a job? Do you dream of a place where your specialized skills are not just needed, but genuinely celebrated; where you can grow professionally while building a deeply fulfilling personal life? Then it's time to discover Dickinson, North Dakota.

We understand what drives you: the profound desire to heal, nurture, and advocate for children. To watch them grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. In Dickinson, you won't just be  another physician; you'll be a vital guardian of our community's youngest and most vulnerable, a cornerstone of our future, and a beloved figure in the lives of countless families.

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is recruiting a BE/BC Pediatrician to join their growing clinic.

Practice Details:

• Generous base compensation $328,304
• Starting loan of up to 10% of base salary
• Paid relocation up to $15,000
• Production incentive eligible
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
• Call 1:3
• Easy ramp-up with specialist support and dedicated clinical staff
• Up-to-date Clinics within the last 10 years
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Imagine this: Your Professional Life in Dickinson

• Meaningful Medicine, Lasting Impact: Step into a practice where your expertise is immediately impactful and deeply valued. You'll have the privilege of caring for children from birth through adolescence, witnessing their growth milestones, guiding parents, and making a tangible difference in the health trajectory of an entire generation. This is pediatric medicine at its most foundational and rewarding.
• A Growing Need, A Powerful Role: Dickinson is a vibrant, growing community with a clear and pressing need for dedicated pediatric care. This means you won't just be filling a slot; you'll be instrumental in shaping the health outcomes for our children, establishing best practices, and potentially even building a new practice or expanding existing services. Your impact will be immediate and profound.
• Practice with Purpose, Not Pressure: Trade the overwhelming patient loads and impersonal environments of larger cities for a setting where you can truly connect with your patients and their families. Expect a supportive, collaborative environment, where you have the time and resources to provide comprehensive, individualized care. We believe in empowering our physicians to practice medicine with autonomy and compassion.
• Professional Growth & Community Leadership: As a pediatric specialist in a growing region, you'll have unique opportunities for professional development. Whether it's expanding subspecialty services, leading new health initiatives, or becoming a recognized expert in the region, your career trajectory here is limited only by your ambition. You'll be a respected voice in community health discussions and childhood wellness.

Imagine this: Your Personal Life in Dickinson – Building a Foundation for Your Future

Dickinson isn't just a place to work; it's a place to thrive, to put down roots, and to build the kind of life you've always envisioned.

• Affordable Living, Exceptional Quality: Escape the exorbitant costs of major metropolitan areas. Here, your competitive physician's salary translates into a significantly higher quality of life. You can afford a beautiful, spacious home, save for the future, and enjoy the financial freedom to pursue your passions.
• A Family-Friendly Paradise: If you have a family or plan to start one, Dickinson is an ideal place.
  • Excellent Schools: Our schools are dedicated to providing a strong educational foundation, with smaller class sizes and involved communities.
  • Safe & Welcoming Neighborhoods: Enjoy peace of mind in safe, friendly neighborhoods where children play outdoors and neighbors look out for one another.
  • Abundant Activities for Kids: From well-maintained parks and splash pads to youth sports leagues, community events, and kid-friendly cultural activities, your children will have endless opportunities for fun, learning, and making friends.
• Embrace the Outdoors & Vibrant Community Life: Dickinson is surrounded by the stunning landscapes of western North Dakota, offering a fantastic balance of small-city amenities and easy access to nature.
  • Gateway to the Badlands: Just minutes away from the awe-inspiring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you'll have unparalleled access to hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and family adventures in one of America's most unique natural treasures.
  • Recreation Year-Round: Enjoy fishing, hunting, boating on nearby lakes, disc golf, and miles of trails in the warmer months. Winter brings opportunities for ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
  • A Lively Community Spirit: Dickinson boasts a vibrant downtown, local breweries, a growing culinary scene, a state university, and a full calendar of community events, festivals, and farmers' markets. You'll find it easy to connect, socialize, and become an active participant in our dynamic community.
• Genuine Friendships, Authentic Connections: Our community is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You'll quickly find yourself making genuine connections, building a strong support system, and becoming an integral part of our close-knit town.

What would your life look like in Dickinson?

Imagine starting your day with a short, stress-free commute, fueled by a locally roasted coffee. Your clinic hours are filled with the joyous sounds of children, the gratitude of parents, and the satisfaction of knowing you are making a profound difference. After work, you might take your children to one of our fantastic parks, enjoy a family hike in the Badlands, or meet friends for dinner at a local establishment. Weekends could involve exploring a new trail in the National Park, cheering on local youth sports, or simply enjoying the peaceful rhythm of life from your own backyard. You'll participate in community events, volunteer for a cause you care about, and truly feel like you belong.

This isn't a dream; it's the tangible reality awaiting you in Dickinson. We are a community that believes in investing in our future, and that future begins with healthy, thriving children – empowered by exceptional pediatric care.

If you're ready to practice pediatric medicine with passion, grow your career in a supportive environment, and build a life rich in community, family, and breathtaking natural beauty, Dickinson is calling. Don't just find a new job; find your new home and your life's best chapter.

Contact us today to explore how your calling to care for children can flourish in Dickinson, North Dakota.

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

Dickinson, North Dakota, has a population of around 25,000, is a mid-size community with a small-town feel located in Stark County in southwest North Dakota. Dickinson is the
regional hub for more than 200,000 people and is home to Dickinson State University. Located approximately 100 miles west of the capital city of Bismarck, Dickinson is the
midpoint between Fargo, North Dakota and Billings, Montana. Dickinson is approximately 30 miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands and future home of the
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. 250 miles to the south is Mount Rushmore National Monument. The City’s strong economy focuses on diverse resources of agriculture, energy (coal, ethanol, natural gas, and oil), manufacturing and tourism.
Dickinson is a destination community for entertainment and cultural events including:
Roughrider Days, the Ukrainian Ethnic Festival, Dickinson State University Campus Activities, Summer Concert Series, Rodeos, Museum, Specialty Vehicle Shows, and Car Races, to name just a few. For those who love the outdoors, one can enjoy world class bird and big-game hunting, fishing, camping, winter and summer sporting activities, hiking,
biking and equestrian trails.
However, the truest pleasure is living here! So now you know what makes Dickinson so special: the people, incredible relationship between a healthy, thriving economy, and its amazing quality of place and life. We invite you to join us in making Dickinson a world class city!

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Heath a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

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