Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable 4.5-day work week, Monday through Friday, with six half-day clinic sessions and no weekend clinic responsibilities.
Desirable Practice Setting / Ideal Work Environment: This is a confirmed 100% clinical role with an academic appointment through the University of Utah, so you can focus on patient care without required teaching, precepting, or research obligations, though these can be arranged for a motivated candidate who wants them
Favorable Call Schedule: Call is meaningfully lighter than a typical standalone program. Nurse triage at St. Vincent handles first-level after-hours calls
Culture & Support, Support & Networking: Join a well-established framework already proven by other University of Utah physicians practicing under the same remote/rotate model in Billings
Leadership Opportunities: As the first physician in this role in Billings, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the program from the ground up
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: Base salary ranges up to $387,000 for an experienced associate professor-level faculty member
Sign-On / Relocation Bonus: Negotiable
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Benefits include 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days annually, 50% tuition reduction, short- and long-term disability coverage, a wellness program, an employee assistance program, and fully covered malpractice and professional liability insurance through the self-insured University of Utah
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Yes
Additional Benefits: A standout 401(a) and 403(b) retirement package contributes a combined 20.2% of annual salary with no required employee contribution, one of the strongest retirement benefits in the market
About the Community
Top Ranked Location: Named among the top 100 best places to live in the country on Livability's 2026 rankings, recognized for its scenery, friendly locals, top-notch schools, and low cost of living
Lifestyle & Affordability: The cost of living runs below both the state and national averages, with no state sales tax and a more accessible housing market than many other Montana communities, making it an easy place to put down roots
Prime Location: Downtown sits in a valley along the Yellowstone River, framed by sandstone cliffs and views of the snow-capped Beartooth Mountains, with Yellowstone National Park an easy drive away for weekend adventures
Community Attributes: Residents enjoy a laid-back, welcoming culture, abundant green spaces and parks along the Yellowstone River, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of Montana's Big Sky Country
Vibrant Lifestyle: The city offers a wide variety of dining, museums, and sporting events, along with a thriving, diverse local economy and strong employment growth