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Logan Health
Chester, Montana

Physician - ER/Hospitalist - Chester

Hospital MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Part-time Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Seeking Part-Time Physician Logan Health – Chester, Montana Join a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system delivering high-quality specialty care to the communities of northwest Montana.

Logan Health – Chester is seeking a board certified/board eligible Physician to join our team in a part-time role with the potential to grow into a full-time position. This is a unique opportunity to practice broad-scope rural medicine while enjoying schedule flexibility and meaningful impact in a close-knit community.

Why Join Logan Health? A Collaborative, Patient-Centered Team Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment Enjoy the benefits of rural medicine with a manageable pace Experience strong provider autonomy while still backed by the Logan Health system Growth & Leadership Opportunities Ideal for physicians seeking professional growth Potential for leadership roles within the facility Ability to shape patient care delivery in a collaborative, community-focused setting Position Highlights

  • Flexible schedule: with an average of 3–4 twenty-four-hour shifts per month
  • Diverse practice setting: Provide care across: Emergency Room Inpatient/Hospital Walk-in Care Intermediate Skilled Swing/ Long Term Care
  • Manageable ER volume: Average daily census of 2–5 patients
  • On-site housing provided during scheduled shifts
  • Opportunity to practice true full-spectrum rural medicine
  • Work with strong, well established local APPs in a collaborative manner Community Chester, Montana offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with access to outdoor recreation, wide-open spaces, and a tight-knit community where providers truly make a difference. Montana rated #1 as the Best Place to Practice Medicine!

Shift

Variable (United States of America) Part-Time: Three-Four 24 hr shifts Notice of Pre-Employment Screening

Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources. At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation.

Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent.

Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide broad-scope rural medical care across the Emergency Room, inpatient units, walk-in care, and long-term care facilities. Collaborate with local Advanced Practice Providers to manage a daily census of 2-5 ER patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be a board certified or board eligible Physician. Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings including criminal background, drug, and health checks.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineHospitalist CareInpatient CareClinical Leadership

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 13 employers

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<$290k
15
$290k-320k
3
$320k-350k
5
$350k-380k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 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.

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About Logan Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalispell, Montana
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

On-site housing provided during scheduled shifts
Flexible schedule