Overview: An excellent locum tenens position is open for an experienced Otolaryngologist in Montana, providing care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This opportunity offers a unique chance to work in a flexible, dynamic environment supporting a reputable healthcare facility near Hardin, MT. This is a long-term role, perfect for a physician seeking an ongoing locum assignment.

Position Details:

• Location: Montana, near Hardin


• Role: Locum Tenens Otolaryngologist


• Facility Type: Level 1 trauma center with Level 3 pediatric care


• Start Date: January 1, 2025


• End Date: Ongoing coverage required


• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours plus call


• Call Details: Beeper call with a 20-minute response time required; coverage includes both inpatient and outpatient call responsibilities

Practice Setting and Requirements:

• Patient Care: Inpatient and outpatient, with hospital admissions required


• Patient Volume: Variable, based on shift and department needs


• Specialty Skills: General Otolaryngology, Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedures
  
  
  
  • Key Procedures: Septal, Sinus, Endoscopic, Laryngoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Tracheotomy, Thyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Radical Neck Surgery, Facial Reconstruction, Blepharoplasty, and Rhinoplasty
  
  
  • Advanced Skills: Experience in complex head and neck procedures is preferred
  
  
  
  


• Rounding: Required for both inpatient and outpatient care

Certification and Licensing Requirements:

• Board Certification: Required, with eligibility acceptable


• Fellowship: Preferred but not required


• Licensure: Must be licensed in Montana or eligible through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)


• Certification Needs: ACLS and BLS are required

Support and Resources:

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner


• Support Staff: Includes RN, MA, PA/NP, and administrative office support


• Privileges and Credentialing: Hospital and surgery center privileges required, with a credentialing timeframe of approximately 90 days


• Insurance and Travel: Insurance provided by vendor; nearby airport is Billings Logan International Airport, with lodging options available nearby

Benefits of This Role:

• Flexible Shifts: Tailored schedules to meet work-life balance needs


• Holiday Coverage: No scheduled shifts on major holidays, including New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas


• Competitive Compensation: Structured to provide locum physicians with a fulfilling experience


• Professional Environment: Work in a top-rated trauma center equipped with comprehensive support services for advanced otolaryngologic care

If you are a qualified and board-certified Otolaryngologist interested in a locum tenens opportunity in beautiful Montana near Hardin, apply today! Reference Job ID #j-254993.