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Benefis Health System
Great Falls, Montana

Physician – Palliative Care – experienced collaborative team in Montana

Palliative CareNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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.

Position Details 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.

Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or another qualifying specialty. Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Montana.

Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills. 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.

Benefits Include

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.

Residents enjoy: 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 or visit benefis.org The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.

Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.

While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationClinical LeadershipCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician – Palliative Care – experienced collaborative team in Montana at Benefis Health System a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Palliative Care — ranked against 95 active Palliative Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

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

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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Palliative Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 95 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Great Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Great Falls, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Benefis Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Great Falls, Mt
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quality Incentives
Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
8 weeks PTO
CME Allowance ($6,000)
Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
Health Insurance
Dental