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Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

Bozeman Health·Bozeman, Montana

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team. They also perform physical exams, assist with operative cases, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Position Summary

The physician assistant (PA), under the direction of a supervising physician, will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements. Physician assistants employed by Bozeman Health or affiliates will have a current MD supervision agreement and duties and delegations agreement (clinical privileges) in place as per Montana State Board of Medical Examiners requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies
  • Board certification as Physician Assistant
  • Montana Licensure (Physician Assistant)
  • DEA License if applicable to practice area
  • American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire
  • Preferred: Additional training if relevant to practice area
  • Preferred: Two years of physician assistant experience in relevant specialty

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice.

Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area.

Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding.

Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
  • Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
  • Schedule Requirements
  • This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
  • The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
  • On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements • Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)

  • Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
  • Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
  • Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
  • Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
  • Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
  • Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
  • Reach
  • Above
  • Shoulder
  • Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
  • Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
  • Fine-Finger
  • Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
  • Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
  • Cognitive
  • Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
  • Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key

Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

78555225 Surgery Clinic (BHMG)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Bozeman, Montana
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
Application
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Bozeman Health

Bozeman Health is an integrated health care delivery system serving an eleven-county region in Southwest Montana. As a nonprofit organization, governed by a volunteer community board of directors, we are the largest private employer in Gallatin County, with more than 2,900...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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