Functional Medicine Physician

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Functional Medicine Physician to join the foundational, interdisciplinary team at its newly launched Institute of Health Improvement and Longevity. In this role, the provider will deliver comprehensive, evidence-informed care focused on prevention, health optimization, and healthy longevity in collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Benefis is committed to supporting its employees by offering outstanding benefits, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple professional growth opportunities.

Practice Info

• Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, and cardiothoracic
• Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures
• Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure
• Over 460 employed physicians and advanced practice providers on medical staff

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed medical evaluations including lifestyle, environmental, nutritional, metabolic, and psychosocial assessments
• Develop individualized care plans using evidence-based functional medicine principles and precision medicine approaches
• Interpret advanced laboratory testing when clinically appropriate and incorporate findings into patient treatment plans
• Provide longitudinal care with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and sustainable lifestyle change
• Collaborate with patients to establish measurable health goals and monitor outcomes over time
• Prescribe medications, nutritional therapies, supplements, and other treatments when medically indicated

Compensation

• Nationally competitive compensation structures with guaranteed salaries + productivity and performance bonuses
• Generous sign-on / relocation bonus

Benefits

• 8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)
• Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
• 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
• Paid malpractice + tail
• Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Preventive Medicine
• Preference for formal training or certification in Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, or Nutrition
• Experience caring for patients with chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, metabolic, hormonal, or gastrointestinal disorders
• Interest in longevity medicine, cognitive health, and healthy aging
• Demonstrated commitment to preventive, patient-centered care
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills