General Cardiologist (Providence Heart Institute - Missoula)

About the Team

The Providence Heart Institute of Montana is a globally recognized practice offering full vascular, cardiac, and thoracic interventions and services. Located on the campus of Missoula's Providence St. Patrick Hospital, the institute is home to a top-notch team of fourteen cardiologists and three cardiothoracic surgeons. As a 253-bed Level II trauma center, the facility has received the Premier Award for quality in Acute Myocardial Infarction and the Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Centers. The institute is ranked among the Top 50 Cardiovascular programs by Truven Health and hosts the annual Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium, drawing heart specialists from around the world for workshops and training in new procedures.

About the Role

We are seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Cardiologist to join this highly skilled team. This role is designed for a motivated and compassionate physician with an excellent background in training and clinical experience. The position offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient work, with cardiology functioning primarily as a consultant service supported by 24-hour Hospitalist coverage. The ideal candidate will have formal training and expertise in echocardiography, with a nuclear cardiology background as a plus.

The day-to-day responsibilities include reading echos (including TEE), with dedicated imaging days for echos, nuclear studies, and CT, as well as dedicated TEE days. You will manage a clinic of 12–16 patients daily and have the opportunity to develop specialty clinics in areas such as cardio-oncology, women's cardiology, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The schedule is designed for a desirable Monday-to-Friday routine with 4/10-hour shifts and a 1:7 call burden once fully staffed, featuring minimal call requirements that are essentially telephone-based after hours. Full Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support is available weekdays and weekends, with the APP serving as the first on-call provider during the week.

Where You'll Live

Missoula, Montana, is a vibrant university town situated midway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. This area boasts endless recreational opportunities, from skiing and paddling to fishing and hiking right outside your door. The town offers a wealth of cultural amenities, including a symphony and the internationally renowned Missoula Children's Theater. Missoula is family-friendly, featuring excellent schools and year-round social activities, offering an unparalleled quality of life in the heart of scenic Western Montana.

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. With over 122,000 caregivers and employees, including 34,000 physicians, Providence serves in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and a comprehensive range of health and social services. It is a unified system: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.