Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in MT
- ID: 215484A
- Updated March 2nd, 2026
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- Job ID 215484A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MT
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 40 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 40-day locum tenens assignment in Montana, starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing primary medical care, including physical examinations, complex patient evaluations, and expert consultation, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, plus on-call duties.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides primary medical care to patients during scheduled clinic times, rounds on clinical units, unscheduled visits to units, and during on-call after hours.
- Performs initial (within 24 hours of admission) and yearly physical examinations of extended care patients.
- Evaluates and treats patients with complex medical and psychiatric problems.
- Provides expert medical consultation to attending psychiatrists and nursing staff.
- Provides after-hours on-call primary medical coverage for hospital patients.
- Completes documentation, writes reports, and conducts evaluations as required by hospital policies and state and federal regulations and standards.
- Provides medical clinic leadership under the direction of the Medical Director.
- Consults with other internal and external professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and attorneys as needed to make patient care decisions.
- Carries out other appropriate duties as requested by the Medical Director.
- Serves on hospital committees as assigned by the Medical Director or the Hospital Administrator.
- Participates in, and provides for other staff, continuing education and training programs.
- Maintains liaison communication with community physicians, mental health professionals, and drug/alcohol programs.
Additional Information
- This role involves the general practice of medicine for adults and geriatric patients, and the use of consultative resources in the practice of medicine in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided