Portneuf Medical Center is located in Pocatello, Idaho, conveniently located in the heart the Rocky Mountains. We are in close proximity of Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Sun Valley, Idaho, and Park City, Utah. With a metro population of 70,000, one of the appeals of Pocatello is the quite pace of life and the friendly people. Pocatello is often referred to as the "Smile Capital of the World".

Whether you are single or have a family, Pocatello offers a low cost of living, low crime rate and a highly enjoyable lifestyle. There are plenty of fun activities, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Adjacent to the Caribou National Forest and the Portneuf River, skiing, biking, hiking, hunting, and fly fishing are literally minutes from your backyard, not to mention a large list of other adventures. For young and old alike, a large outdoor quatic center is centered in town and world-class hot springs are within a 30-minute drive. It isn't unusual to find many of the locals skiing the slopes and then soaking in therapeutic hot pools in nearby Lava Hot Springs. No matter the activity, area residents enjoy beautiful changing seasons with nearly 300 days of sunshine per year.

Great dining and cultural activities also abound. Idaho State University hosts free outdoor musical concerts during the summer months. In addition, the university recently built a beautiful, state-of-the-art performing arts center. The city, businesses, and citizens have also been actively involved in reviving the historic downtown area and expanding the river greenbelt. Work life in Pocatello is characterized by many diverse industries, including technology, education, agriculture, and health care.

Portneuf Medical Center is the third largest employer in Pocatello with over 1,100 employees and nearly 200 on the physician medical staff. A 187 bed acute care facility with multispecialties, we also host a 22-well baby nursery. Operating since 1909, it is our people that have given this community the reputation for providing the finest health care. As our mission states, we provide quality, compassionate health care to the people of eastern Idaho in collaboration with other providers and community resources. We are dedicated to providing service excellence in all aspects of our organization with a philosophy to "exceed customer expectations."