Perm_ Physician Assistant (PA) – Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care_ Helena, MT Offering Best Salary + Bonus_ #AS
Updated 10/20/26
Helena, Montana, United States
Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing treatment for geriatric residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings in Helena, Montana. The PA will assess residents’ health conditions, manage acute and chronic illnesses, interpret diagnostic findings, prescribe appropriate treatments, and coordinate referrals and follow-up care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and coordinated patient care.
Job Responsibilities
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, and common geriatric health concerns.
• Establish and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Order, review, interpret, and document laboratory results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within applicable Montana licensing requirements and authorized scope of practice.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness, monitor changes in patient conditions, and adjust management plans as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and arrange appropriate diagnostic services and follow-up appointments.
• Educate residents and families regarding medical conditions, medication use, treatment options, and preventive health measures.
• Communicate daily with supervising or collaborating physicians, peer providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain complete and accurate EMR documentation, including assessments, diagnoses, orders, and progress notes.
• Assist with post-hospital follow-up, continuity of care, and transitions between healthcare settings.
• Follow evidence-based clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and applicable facility and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
• Current Montana PA licensure and any required prescribing authorization.
• Current NCCPA certification, as applicable to state licensure and employer requirements.
• Experience in geriatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, skilled nursing, or post-acute care preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong clinical documentation and patient communication skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, if required by the employer.
Working Hours
• Full-time or part-time availability based on employer requirements.
• Clinical schedule may include patient assessments, routine follow-ups, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Skills
• Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Geriatric and chronic disease management.
• Medication management and prescribing within authorized scope.
• Diagnostic testing and laboratory interpretation.
• Patient and family counseling.
• Specialist referral and follow-up coordination.
• EMR documentation and clinical compliance.
• Physician collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety.
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