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Hospitalist Physician

Missoula, Montana

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
  • Shift: Day
  • Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician

Missoula, Montana

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Job ID:

JOB-001008

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Live and work in beautiful Missoula, Montana, while making an impact as a Hospitalist Physician.

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Missoula—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Become part of a cohesive and long-standing hospitalist team of 6 physicians serving this 151-bed hospital.
  • Semi-open ICU coverage is supported by the Sound Physicians Critical Care team, and telemedicine ICU coverage is provided during the night.

Qualifications:

  • Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
  • Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in Montana.
  • We’re proud to sponsor J-1 visa candidates.

Scheduling:

  • Primarily Days: 7-days-on, 7-day-off
  • May be asked to rotate and work a few night shifts.
  • 2 Physicians work daily, and 1 physician works at night.
  • Shift hours at 7:00 am - 5:00 pm for day shifts, and 5:00 pm - 7:00 am for night shifts.
  • No procedures required.
  • All providers prioritize a manageable workload and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Thrive on managing bread and butter, as well as challenging and complex cases.
  • Operate within a semi-open ICU setting with no expectations of procedures and solid support from Critical Care physicians.
  • participate in regular team meetings and enjoy hospital engagement.

Living and Working in Missoula. 

  • Known as the Garden City for its forested, lush surroundings and plentiful water, Missoula is the leader among Montana cities in culture, community, & year-round recreation. The city stays active with events, outdoor activities, local breweries, and an abundance of city parks. Home of the University of Montana, Missoula is popular with Division 1 sports lovers (they love their football team) and academics alike. The beautiful Clark Fork River runs through the city center, and the area offers ample fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, & skiing. American Landmarks like Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park are just a short drive away, and Missoula’s airport also has daily flights to major cities serviced by four major airlines.

Rewards and Compensation:

  • Highly competitive full-time annual salary and comprehensive benefits package that starts on day one.


Jen Warner, Director, Clinical Recruiting | jwarner@soundphysicians.com | (763) 280-2919

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Our values in action

  • Uncompromising Care:

    You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.

  • Collaboration:

    You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

  • Accountability:

    You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

  • Ingenuity & Empathy:

    You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

  • Practicing
  • Single-site Leadership
  • Multi-site Leadership
  • Practicing :

    Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

  • Single-site Leadership :

    Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.

  • Multi-site Leadership :

    Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

  • Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

    “In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

    Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
    Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine

  • Chia-Shing Yang, MD

    “My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

    Chia-Shing Yang, MD
    Regional President, Hospital Medicine

  • Sunny Pattar, MD

    “I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

    Sunny Pattar, MD
    Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

  • Karen Allen, MD

    “We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

    Karen Allen, MD
    Divisional Chief Medical Officer

Rewards

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401K with company match

  • Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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