Job Description

Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?

At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.
As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.
Located in Montana’s scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions.
Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.
Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.
Join a team recognized for excellence! See for yourself HERE! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot’s Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2022.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—apply today!

Chief Medical Officer opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health (MDMH) is seeking candidates to fill a Chief Medical Officer position The CMO is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and coordination of divisional operations in a manner consistent with organizational mission and objectives. The incumbent functions as the senior medical officer of the hospital and as a communicator between Hospital Administration and the Medical Staff. In addition, the Chief Medical Officer advises Hospital Administration on medical matters and leads the employed outpatient clinics. The CMO works with other hospital Executive Team management and staff to fulfill hospital objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree. Master’s degree in Health Administration or Business Administration or Certified Physician Executive Certificate desirable.
• Licensures, Certifications, Registrations: Board Certification. Current Montana Medical License. Never had medical license suspended or revoked.
• Experience: Six (6) years clinical practice experience
• Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledgeable in areas of health care finance, government regulations, health technologies, and medical staff credentialing. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Medical Staff, Administration, Management Staff, and the general public. Excellent human relations and oral/written communications skills. Positive demeanor in one’s approach to dealing with people and problems. Must possess computer skills.

Schedule: Flexible based on clinical practice (preferred) and duties assumed.
Benefits: Benefit eligibility based on full or part time

For benefits overview, click here.

Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer