Benefis Health System·Great Falls, Montana
Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient palliative care services for patients with complex chronic and serious illnesses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and various medical specialties to manage symptoms and facilitate goals-of-care discussions.
Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!
Benefis Health System is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Palliative Care Physician to join our established interdisciplinary team in Great Falls, Montana. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient palliative care services while partnering with specialists, primary care providers, patients, and families to improve quality of life for individuals facing serious illness.
Join an experienced interdisciplinary palliative care team of 2 physicians (1 relocating) and 3 nurse practitioners, dedicated to patient-centered care.
Provide consultation services for hospitalized patients with complex chronic and serious illnesses.
4-day work week (10 hour shifts) no weekends, no call
Opportunity to develop and expand outpatient palliative care services.
Collaborate closely with oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, nephrology, critical care, hospital medicine, and primary care providers.
Focus on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and support for patients and families.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination.
Opportunity to assist with education of medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals.
Benefis Health System is one of Montana's largest tertiary care centers and serves a vast geographic region throughout north-central Montana. As a financially strong, independent, nonprofit health system, Benefis is committed to providing advanced care close to home while maintaining a culture that prioritizes patients, providers, and employees.
Competitive guaranteed salary with quality incentives.
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
8 weeks paid time off
Annual $6,000 CME allowance and paid licensure expenses.
Retirement plans with employer contribution of 5%.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Physician wellness and professional development resources.
Great Falls, Montana, is known as Montana's Base Camp for Art and Adventure, with a city population of approximately 70,000 and a regional draw of more than 275,000 people across north-central Montana.
Four distinct seasons and over 300 days of sunshine annually.
World-class fly fishing on the Missouri River.
More than 60 miles of paved recreational trails.
Hiking, skiing, hunting, camping, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Excellent schools and a family-friendly community.
Regional airport with direct flights to major western hubs.
Easy access to Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the Rocky Mountains.
Why Join Benefis?
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while practicing in a collaborative environment that values whole-person care. Physicians enjoy a broad scope of practice, strong specialty support, and the ability to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
To learn more – email ProviderCareers@benefis.org [EricaMartin@benefis.org] or visit www.benefis.org [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.benefis.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CDianeSnyder%40benefis.org%7C7db3e3efc4804ebb6e3808decd5b097d%7C7ca58773de3c4e1d86e8cbb195ab4020%7C0%7C0%7C639173988069294878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c3CLkWV8bsf4vsFhGFCc26m%2F2mWgYYtsyUfcxaejCpY%3D&reserved=0]
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Requires completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a qualifying specialty and eligibility for Montana medical licensure.
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