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Pulmonology/Critical Care Opening in Great Falls, MT -“ Great Work/Life Balance
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pulmonology-Critical Care
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Great Falls, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/30/20

We are currently recruiting for a progressive Pulmonology Intensivist to join our busy team.

Pulmonology Information:

  • Currently employs two experienced pulmonologists, a Nurse Practitioner and an experienced Physician Assistant.

  • Current Pulmonology physicians are also active in Critical Care

  • Pulmonary community of 60,000 with a referral area of 275,000

  • Ideal candidate will have good bronchoscopy skills including EBUS and navigational bronchoscopy.

  • The hospital is also looking for a team player with an interest in developing pre and post-transplant coordination team

  • The department is equipped with a plethysmography, a spirometer and complete pulmonary function testing lab as well as a new cardiopulmonary exercise laboratory, state of the art navigational bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound.

  • Specialty procedures performed in the bronch lab include: Bronchothermoplasty, Cryotherapy/Bronchial Blocker, APC Cautery, Super Dimension, EBUS, Lung Stent, Laser Phototherapy,and Pleurex Cath Insertion

  • Opportunity to develop a sleep practice or teach medical students

ICU Information:

  • Level 2 Trauma Center

  • 21 bed state of the art mixed ICU

  • 24/7 physician coverage working 12-hour shifts

  • Additional Nurse Practitioner Coverage during the day

  • Unit Resources include: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Physical Therapy, Palliative Care, Chaplain, and more!

Work Hours and Call Coverage:

  • Typical schedule: 7 days ICU, 2 weeks Pulmonology, 1 week off

  • General outpatient clinic hours M–F 8:00–5:00 pm

  • The Pulmonology call schedule is shared support and coverage of Hospital Pulmonary consult service, Monday through Friday, 8:00–5:00 pm.

  • The ICU is covered 24/7 by critical care physicians who work 12-hour shifts, from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. and they take after hour call.

Our medical and professional staff is wholly committed to delivering aware-winning, comprehensive patient care. With a patient community of nearly 230,000 and a vast service area, we are the major referral hospital for the northcentral Montana region. But if you take a closer look, you'll see that we're much more than a hospital. We are an entire health system, including a cancer institute, bariatric institute, heart and vascular institute, orthopedic center, senior care center, home health, health and wellness facility and much more. We have one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 250 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make us an exceptional working environment and one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare 4 years in a row 2014 – 2019!

Great Falls, Montana, rests on the high plains along the Rocky Mountain Front and is centrally located between Glacier National Park to the north and Yellowstone Park to the south. Residents thrive on our wide-open spaces; small town feel and big city services. Great Falls has a city population of 60,000, with a draw of over 275,000 people in north central MT. Montana is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. We experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life in Great Falls unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water& snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, white-water kayaking, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting. A warm welcome awaits you in Great Falls.