Description
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
Job ID Number: 31712
