Pulmonology Physician

Providence Medical Group is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Pulmonologist to join our well-established Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine practice in Missoula, Montana. This is an excellent opportunity to build and expand interventional pulmonary services while partnering with a collaborative team of pulmonologists, advanced practice clinicians, hospital specialists, and cancer care providers serving western Montana.

Based at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and the Providence Medical Group Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Clinic, the successful candidate will provide a blend of outpatient pulmonary care, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, inpatient consultation, and multidisciplinary thoracic disease management. The clinic is located on the Providence St. Patrick Hospital campus and serves patients throughout western Montana and neighboring communities.

Where You'll Work

Providence Medical Group Montana Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine is located in Missoula and provides comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine services, including care for chronic lung disease, pulmonary consultations, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, sleep disorders, and post-COVID pulmonary recovery. The practice works closely with Providence St. Patrick Hospital and local specialists throughout the region.

The Interventional Pulmonologist will have the opportunity to collaborate with:

• Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine providers
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Thoracic and General Surgery
• Critical Care teams
• Radiology
• Pathology
• Primary Care providers throughout western Montana

Position Highlights:

• Develop and grow Interventional Pulmonology services for western Montana
• Established referral network across Providence Montana and regional communities
• Dedicated procedure time and clinic time
• Opportunity to help shape a pulmonary nodule and lung cancer diagnostic program
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with cancer care and thoracic disease specialists
• Excellent quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking, fishing, and nationally recognized mountain communities

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pulmonary and interventional pulmonary care
• Perform advanced bronchoscopic procedures including:
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Robotic bronchoscopy
• Navigational bronchoscopy
• Transbronchial biopsies
• Peripheral pulmonary lesion evaluation
• Diagnose and stage thoracic malignancies
• Evaluate and manage pulmonary nodules and lung cancer patients
• Perform pleural procedures including thoracentesis and pleural catheter management
• Perform therapeutic airway interventions and advanced bronchoscopic procedures as program capabilities evolve
• Participate in inpatient pulmonary consultations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary lung cancer and thoracic disease teams
• Support quality improvement, outreach, and program development initiatives

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease
• Completion of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
• Completion of an accredited Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship
• Eligibility for Montana medical licensure
• Training and experience in advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy and thoracic disease management
• Interest in program development and regional service expansion

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation model
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Physician wellness resources and professional support

About Providence Montana:

Providence Montana consists of Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and an extensive network of physician practices serving patients across western Montana. Providence is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while investing in clinical innovation, physician leadership, and multidisciplinary specialty services.

About Missoula, Montana:

Nestled in the Northern Rockies, Missoula offers a unique combination of vibrant culture, outdoor adventure, and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy world-class fly fishing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and access to nearby national forests and wilderness areas. Home to the University of Montana, Missoula combines the amenities of a thriving college community with the beauty and lifestyle of the American West.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran