Providence has an immediate opportunity for a physician assistant to join the International Heart Institute (IHI) of Montana at our hospital in Missoula. The IHI has a robust structural heart program, performing over 160 TAVR cases in 2018, currently two full-time surgeons perform over 350 open heart cases/year and are supported by a dedicated team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical technicians, and clerical office staff. The structural heart program is a collaborative program between interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery physicians, making this is an excellent opportunity to join a world-renowned heart center in the heart of the Rockies. Enjoy great work-life balance in the scenic beauty of Montana.

• Full-time position; competitive compensation and benefits
• Proficient skills in endovascular and assisting in complex valve surgeries required
• On-call requirement of ten days/month including approximately every third weekend
• Four ten-hour days/week in addition to weekend requirement, with a post-call day off opportunity
• Duties include supporting the surgeons in the operating room and participating in daily management during the postoperative period
• Cardiology experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply

Where You’ll Work

The International Heart Institute of Montana is a globally recognized practice offering full vascular, cardiac and thoracic interventions and services. On the campus of Missoula’s Providence St. Patrick Hospital, this institute has been ranked one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular programs by Truven Health. Each year, the institute hosts the annual Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium, which draws heart specialists from around the world for workshops, lectures and training in new procedures.

Where You’ll Live

Missoula is a sophisticated university town of 65,000 halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. The area offers unlimited recreational opportunities like skiing, paddling, fishing and hiking. Its numerous cultural amenities, including a symphony and active theater, fuel a vibrant arts scene. Missoula is a family-oriented community with great public schools, universities and social activities year-round. Western Montana’s summers consist of long, adventure-inspiring days and starry nights, and its winters are mild.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence Health & Services (PH&S) offers a comprehensive range of health and social services at more than 20 hospitals, 400 clinics and hundreds of locally driven programs across four western states: Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Washington. With multiple Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations, PH&S is committed to its 100-year mission of serving the poor and vulnerable by providing compassionate care to all who need its services.

Job ID Number: 12234