ENT Physician MD/DO (042326.6) FULL TIME

OtolaryngologyFull-Time

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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! See for yourself HERE! 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—apply today!

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
  • For benefits overview, click here.

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

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Regulatory compliance

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

What does the Physician market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in otolaryngologyranked against 151 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $479k (middle half $425k–$554k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Montana86 active22,642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (151 Otolaryngology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ENT Physician MD/DO (042326.6) FULL TIME at Bitterroot Health Human Resources a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Otolaryngology — ranked against 151 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Otolaryngology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bitterroot Health Human Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Hamilton, MT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Productivity incentive options
Sign on bonus
Relocation assistance
CME allowance
Comprehensive benefits
Flexible work schedule
45 weeks per year

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$563k
Median resident rent
$947/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.