Family Medicine Jobs in Big Sky, Montana | Resort Community with Lifestyle Balance
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
Step into a rare Family Medicine opportunity in one of the nation's premier mountain resort destinations. This clinic-based position blends traditional primary care with urgent care-style visits, offering you the chance to provide meaningful care to both a close-knit community and the thousands of seasonal visitors who make this region world-renowned. With a patient panel of approximately 1,100 and seasonal volumes that rise during the ski months, no two days are the same. Physicians here enjoy a collaborative environment alongside an established PA, supported by Epic EMR and strong systemwide resources. Call is limited-averaging just two weeks per year-and is phone-only, making work-life balance a reality. This is an excellent fit for Family Medicine physicians, including those with a sports medicine fellowship who want to serve a resort town where orthopedic and musculoskeletal care is in high demand.
Position, Compensation & Organization
- Outpatient Family Medicine with urgent care-style practice mix
- 4-day workweek (Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri), ~36 hours/week
- Average 16-20 patients/day in season; 12-16 off-season
- Call: ~2 weeks/year, phone-only, shared with Bozeman providers
- Epic EMR + access to rotating specialists (orthopedic, hem/onc, etc.)
- Opportunity to see patients 1 day every other week in West Yellowstone
- Competitive salary and benefits package (details provided during process)
- Teaching and community outreach opportunities available
Community & Lifestyle
Living here means being surrounded by world-class outdoor adventure while practicing in a community that values your care. The population grows from 3,500 year-round residents to 30,000 during the ski season, creating a dynamic mix of patients and community energy. Physicians appreciate the balance of small-town collegiality with access to nearby Bozeman and other Montana towns for broader amenities. Housing availability can be challenging, but temporary options and relocation support are provided, with long-term solutions accessible in nearby communities like Bozeman or Ennis. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in resort-town life or commute from a more affordable community, this position offers unmatched access to mountain living and professional fulfillment.
Community Highlights
- Resort-town lifestyle with world-class skiing, hiking, and fishing
- Seasonal population expands to 30,000 during peak months
- Diverse patient base: year-round locals, seasonal workers, and visitors
- Temporary housing options available + Realtor support for relocation
- Nearby Bozeman offers broader housing, cultural amenities, and schools
- Unique community mix, from lift operators to global executives
- Vibrant culture with access to luxury resorts, wellness, and recreation