Nocturnist NP/PA (121724.4) FULL TIME

BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023

State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022 

Why Bitterroot Health?

When you are a provider at Bitterroot Health, you are working alongside some of the most driven, talented, and passionate physicians and caretakers. 

Our approach to healing is informed by our 90+ years legacy of caring for all in the Bitterroot Valley. We may have started in 1931 as a hospital but have grown into so much more: with 14 individual medical clinics, specialty care offerings, a new medical center in Stevensville, and expanded care in Darby. We are at the forefront of bringing care modalities that haven’t previously been offered in the Valley. 

We believe that “everyone matters” in our approach to providing competent, courteous and compassionate care. You will be part of an amazing and diverse team, committed to helping  – one patient at a time.

Voted “Bitterroots Best Employer” & "Employer of Choice"  - as the Bitterroot Valley’s largest employer, we take employee satisfaction and happiness seriously, and make it our business to ensure our staff know they matter! Our dedicated Employee Wellness team’s holistic approach supports staff entirely – meaning, beyond just the workday

Position description

NP/PA - Hospitalist opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant  – Hospitalist position.  The NP/PA- Hospitalist must be able to work independently to provide general medical care, treatment, and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level.  This position provides coverage for Hospitalist service from 7pm to 7am with Hospitalist physician back up on call for ICU admission or complex admission or other acute patient care needs.  This position will write admission orders for Hospitalist patients from 7pm to 7am.  This position will examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examination, as well as compile medical data including health history and results of physical examination.  They will administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiate between normal and abnormal information contained in the test result.  The position will utilize performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality and participate in the continued program development and marketing of service line. This position will participate in CMS and other quality measures for the Hospitalist patients.  They will demonstrate adherence to the laws and regulations, general principles of ethical conduct and internal policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Education:  Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP), degree with current Montana License
• Licensure and Certifications:   Current CPR/ACLS and DEA certifications are required.
• Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  The successful NP candidate has strong clinical skills, the ability to analyze data to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans and admit patient in hospital setting, and possesses strong professional communication skills.  The NP exercises initiative and judgment, conflict resolution, demonstrates empathy and sensitivity, and works in a manner which is conducive to productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Experience:  A minimum of one year Hospitalist experience is required.