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.