Functional Medicine Physician

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a second Functional Medicine Physician to join its innovative Institute of Health Improvement and Longevity. This role involves providing comprehensive, evidence-informed care focused on prevention, health optimization, and healthy longevity. The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help patients improve health span, reduce disease risk, preserve cognitive and physical function, and maximize quality of life.

Practice Info

• Part of Benefis Health System, one of Montana's largest health systems
• Joining the innovative Institute of Health Improvement and Longevity
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including geriatricians, functional medicine specialists, psychologists, physical therapists, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and nurses
• Utilizes Epic electronic medical record
• Supported by good clinical support staffing structures
• Stand-alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system

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
• Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues

Benefits

• 8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)
• 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
• Paid malpractice + tail
• Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
• Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues

Requirements

• BE or BC 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