Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Montana

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Montana Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Montana!

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician to serve as a Chief Medical Officer in Montana. This exciting 240-day assignment is set to begin on Nov 9, 2026, with a Monday through Friday, 8a-5p schedule. In this pivotal role, you will primarily focus on leadership, policy development, and strategic alignment, with the potential to also provide patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement medical policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care
• Lead and manage medical staff, providing guidance and support for professional development
• Ensure the medical service and provider culture embraces and demonstrates the value of being culturally resonant to community needs and practices
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align medical strategies with organizational goals
• Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to industry standards
• Drive initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Represent the organization in medical conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Provide clinical guidance to providers and ensure compliance with accreditation standards
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes
• Coordinate with the Chief Information Officer to ensure IT needs are met
• Engage in community relationship building and represent the organization in public forums

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Family Medicine required.
• EMR: Dentrix
• This is primarily a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) position. There is an option to negotiate seeing patients in addition to CMO duties.

Benefits

Strong compensation

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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