Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Montana
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Montana? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in Montana? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Montana here.
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Montana is the site of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays with some occasional call coverage. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:MT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Montana! Our client is looking for a physician assistant - hospitalist to begin coverage in early August. Hours include 12p - 12a shifts. The selected locum will be handling fractures, head injuries, heart attacks/strokes, and other hospitalist cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Learn more by applying today!
Location:MT
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
Ever wanted to visit Montana? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant - hospitalist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12p - 12a shifts. The selected locum will be handling strokes, fractures, head injuries, trauma cases, and more. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:MT
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Montana! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early September. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling general family medicine cases and should have IHS experience. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses RPMS. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:MT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Cross Montana off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery to begin coverage in late June. Hours include 7a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling vein harvesting, openings/closures, chest tube removals, and other CVT cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:MT
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Montana Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens physician assistant jobs?
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much does a physician assistant make in Montana?
In Montana, the average PA salary is $132,450 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Montana?
A recent legislative change has made it so that PAs with less than 8,000 hours of clinical experience must have a collaborative agreement with a physician, or a PA with over 8,000 hours. In general, PAs in Montana have optimal practice authority. With optimal authority, PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education. The supervising physician or healthcare team can establish their own guidelines for collaboration, without state regulations.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Montana?
Physician assistants in Montana are not required to complete continuing education.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.