BE/BC - Ophthalmologist

BE/BC Ophthalmologist – Great Falls, Montana
The Great Falls Clinic | Great Falls Hospital
Join a Patient-Centered Ophthalmology Program in Big Sky Country
The Great Falls Clinic and Great Falls Hospital are seeking an experienced BE/BC Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (surgically trained in retina and vitreous) to join our expanding health system in Great Falls, Montana.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established Ophthalmology program while contributing to continued growth of healthcare services in the region.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Experienced full-time ophthalmologist specializing in corneal disease and refractive surgery on staff
• Inpatient/ER consults and procedures
• Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule
• 1:4 Call (1 week per month), light call but does include occasional trauma
• Quick access to supporting specialists and emergent care
• Will have use of ultra-widefield camera with autofluorescence and fluorescein angiography capabilities, as well as Zeiss Cirrus 5000 OCT and high-quality ophthalmic ultrasound, retinal laser
• Surgical Technologist trained in retinal surgery currently on-site
• Acute Care Hospital with full complement of referring specialties in-house
• 36 inpatient beds, 10 bed Open ICU,
• 5 ORs+ 4 OR Surgery Center and dedicated 5 observation beds
• Busy 8 Bed ED with highly experienced staff
• Hospitalist support and dedicated nocturnists
• State of the art facility and diagnostics

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive, transparent compensation structure designed to reward quality and productivity. Final compensation is determined by experience, subspecialty training, and productivity (wRVU model).

Additional Incentives

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• H1B/J1 visa sponsorship available
• Excess call pay stipends available

Benefits Package

• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO + CME allowance
• Paid licensure & professional dues
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Health, dental & vision insurance

Life in Great Falls, Montana
Located in Central Montana and surrounded by three mountain ranges, Great Falls offers the rare combination of career opportunity and lifestyle freedom.
Community Highlights

• Cost of living below national average
• Average commute under 12 minutes
• 300+ days of sunshine
• Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking & running trails
• Missouri River recreation: kayaking, paddleboarding, boating
• World-class fly fishing
• Local ski hill 50 minutes away
• Equidistance to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• International airport with daily direct flights to Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Las Vegas & Seattle
• Home to Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Whether you enjoy skiing, fly fishing, hiking, or simply avoiding traffic and burnout — Montana offers room to breathe.

Ideal Candidate

• BE/BC in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for Montana medical license
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Values autonomy within a collaborative environment

Let’s Connect
If you’re looking to combine a patient-focused, multispecialty practice with an unmatched lifestyle, we’d love to speak with you.
Contact:
Kendra Puckett
Vice President, Medical Group Operations
📞 406-216-8151
📧 [email protected]