To our prospective teammates,

I’m the interim medical director for St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings, Montana. I’ve been a part of Sound for a year, helping maintain and grow our hospitalist programs nationwide. I am proud to acknowledge that Montana has been ranked the #1 overall state for physicians to practice in, according to WalletHub. We welcome interest from physicians and advanced practice providers coming out of training or looking to make a career change. I want to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our people, practice, and purpose — as you consider your options.

People 

• We’re a closely knit, established 22 physicians, six APPs, and a clinical performance nurse.
• Our team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who lean on and learn from each other in their approach to patient care.
• We want our clinicians to have a voice. We are proud of how well we work together and collaborate within the team and other departments. We look after each other, and the relationships are strong.

Practice

• The hospital is a not-for-profit, 286-bed hospital with a closed ICU setting. Procedures aren’t required.
• We are looking for a hospital medicine medical director to manage the hospital team hired by the hospital.
• We have an excellent compensation package. We recently increased our overall compensation package.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.
• Path to Partnership™ program for medical director-employed physicians – after one year, the partnership is evaluated, and partners can double their productivity bonuses.

Purpose

• Our hospitalist practice is very collaborative, and our hospitalists participate in multiple hospital committees. Some of our hospitalists serve as physician advisors.
• We value and support growth and development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group. Our team members find a committee that they are passionate about, and they serve on them. This gives clinicians the ability to collaborate and bring good change. We feel that your job should be rewarding.
• Transportation and housing challenges are seen within our community. Our team involves social workers and case managers early in a patient’s hospital course to address SDOH.
• Our team participates in many community events and fundraising events.

Billings, Montana, the largest city in the state, boasts unparalleled access to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in America, including attractions like Pompey’s Pillar, Chief Plenty Coups State Park, Pictograph Caves State Park, Yellowstone Art Museum, and the Montana State Zoo. Residents benefit from the convenience of Billings Logan International Airport, offering non-stop service to major cities such as Denver, Dallas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle, enhancing connectivity and making it an ideal hub for adventure and accessibility.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Marsha Hamner, M.D.
Interim Medical Director

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