At the Great Falls Clinic, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

An orthopedic first assist - physician assistant or nurse practitioner (PA-C/NP) may diagnosis, examine and treat human conditions, ailments, diseases, injuries or infirmities either physical or mental by any means, method, device or instrumentalities authorized by the supervising physician. Reports to supervising physician and alternate physicians. Oversight provided by the Assistant Administrator, the Department Chair and/or Supervising Physician. Works cooperatively with: Providers, Healthcare Professionals, Allied Health Staff and Department Manager.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree required.
• Graduate of PA-C / NP program.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one-year experience as PA-C / NP in clinic or operating room setting preferred.
• The PA-C / NP, as an employed provider, is expected to comply with all Service Standards and Policies and Procedures of the Great Falls Clinic. This is inclusive of all Customer Service Standards, Dress Code, and Physical and Mental requirements outlined and approved for this position.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Current state PA, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Current CPR Certification required or Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner license

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state laws, regulations and PA-C/NP scope of practice; responsibilities and procedures as applicable within licensure. Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
• Knowledge and skills in assessing patient health and analyzing psychological, socioeconomical, and emotional patient data and utilizing the information to provide appropriate advice, intervention, treatment or referral.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in an honest, direct, and respectful manner, both orally and in writing.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills.
• Knowledge of how to utilize medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

OTHER

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.