Physician Assistant - Non-Operative Neurosurgery

About the role

The physician assistant (PA), under the direction of a supervising physician, functions as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care in primary, acute, and specialty settings while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. The PA provides direct individualized patient care and treatment, including assessing, examining, diagnosing, analyzing health conditions, and developing short- and long-term goals and treatment plans, all within the defined scope of clinical practice per state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements. PAs employed by Bozeman Health or affiliates maintain a current MD supervision agreement and duties and delegations agreement (clinical privileges) as required by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, efficient, and effective evidence‑based patient care, consultation, advisement, and/or initiation of treatment plans following the standard of care within the specialty scope of practice.
• Direct 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; performing or assisting with procedures; and providing assistance with operative cases per the defined scope of practice for the specialty area.
• Be financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding.
• Participate in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, and the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines; evaluate and implement standards of care within the area of specialization.
• Complete on‑time all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast‑paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork

Schedule

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.