ENT Physician MD/DO (042326.6) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Bitterroot Health in Hamilton, Montana, seeks an ENT Physician to join a collaborative patient-centered ENT program serving Ravalli County and nearby rural communities. The provider delivers comprehensive ENT services across clinic and surgery settings with clinical autonomy and interdisciplinary support.

This role offers a balanced schedule combining clinic and surgical practice, strong leadership opportunities, and a focus on high-quality ENT care in a rural setting, with relocation, CME

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in ENT.
• Board certified or board eligible in ENT.
• Active, unrestricted Montana medical license, or ability to obtain.
• Full prescriptive authority and active DEA registration, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to successfully complete Bitterroot Health credentialing process.
• Desire to live and practice in a rural community with world-class outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ENT care for all ages.
• Manage an efficient, independent outpatient and surgical practice using strong clinical judgment.
• Support program growth and service line development within a community hospital.
• Maintain compliance with ENT regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care for rural populations.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

ENT residency training

Board certified or board eligible in ENT

Active Montana medical license or ability to obtain

DEA registration or ability to obtain

Credentialing approval by Bitterroot Health

Desire to live and practice in rural community with outdoor recreation

Job description

Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?

At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.

As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.

Located in Montana’s scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions.

Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.

Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.

Join a team recognized for excellence! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot’s Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2022.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—

ENT Physician. Bitterroot Health – Hamilton, Montana

Bitterroot Health seeks an ENT Physician to join a collaborative, patient-centered ENT program serving Ravalli County and surrounding rural communities. The provider will provide comprehensive Ear Nose and Throat services across the continuum, supported by a dedicated Team of health care professionals in both the clinic and surgery settings. This single provider ENT practice works collaboratively with fellow specialty providers in a growing, thriving community that fosters evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality, personalized treatment. This role offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive ENT services with clinical autonomy, strong interdisciplinary support, and the ability to help shape program development.

Position Highlights

• Established and growing ENT Program-join a supportive, collaborative team committed to expanding comprehensive ENT services in a rural community setting
• Competitive Compensation Package-base salary with productivity incentive options, sign on bonus, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and comprehensive benefits
• Exceptional work/life balance in one of Montana’s most scenic locations
• Flexible work schedule, 45 weeks per year
• Strong Referral Base-built in referral network from employed primary and specialty care providers
• Multidisciplinary Care Model-collaborative relationships with surgery, radiology, pathology and community resources to ensure coordinated patient-centered care
• Rural Medicine with Impact-opportunity to practice high-quality ENT services while eliminating travel burdens for patients living within our community
• Balanced Schedule-Combination of clinic and surgical practice
• Autonomy with Leadership Opportunity-ability to shape program development, clinical pathways, and future growth initiatives
• Quality-Focused Organization-hospital leadership and clinical teams committed to patient safety, program expansion, and investment in ENT services

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Residency training in ENT
• Board certified or board eligible in ENT
• Active, unrestricted Montana medical license, or ability to obtain
• Full prescriptive authority and active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, or ability to obtain
• Ability to successfully complete Bitterroot Health credentialing process
• Desire to live and practice in a rural community with world-class outdoor recreation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ENT care for all ages.
• Manage an efficient, independent outpatient and surgical practice using strong clinical judgment
• Support program growth and service line development within a community hospital
• Maintain compliance with ENT regulatory standards
• Demonstrate strong communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care for rural populations

Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer