Interventional Pulmonologist

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 and Critical Care Medicine (or equivalent)
• Fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology
• Eligible for Montana medical licensure

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31712

Facility Name: Providence Medical Group - Western Montana

Location Name: Missoula

Brand Name: Providence

Provider Profession: Physician/Surgeon

Medical Specialty: Pulmonology

Job Setting: Hospital, Medical Clinic

Type of Role: Clinical

Email: Melisa.shockey@psdrecruit.org

Phone Number: (509) 474-6604

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $459,483 - $548,936 Per Year

CP: Yes

CB: Yes

HC: Yes

IS: No

YM: Yes

J1: No

H1B: No

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Melisa Shockey Provider Recruiter

(509) 474-6604

Melisa.shockey@psdrecruit.org

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