Full Job Description
Job Description:
This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient’s family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes.
It’s not all about the WORK! It’s also about the PLAY! Live, work, play in Montana! Montana is one of the Top 5 Best States for Providers to Work and Play! So, with that being said…
Are you ready to practice big-city medicine and have a small-town feel? Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments for all of your patients? Are you ready to experience a better quality of life? If we have your attention, click here -> Meet the TEAM! and then read on to learn more.
About this role. As a PA or NP you’ll work with a team of 17 providers (10 physicians and 7 APPs) to provide top-notch care and patient experiences. We provide the full spectrum of cardiovascular services including echo, SPECT, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI imaging, and full-service structural heart and electrophysiology services! Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our Hospitalist and Intensivist providers in addition to other specialties including a robust Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery team.
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Competitive Compensation
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Incentives: $10,000 starting bonus, up to $7,500 relocation bonus (if applicable), and up to 25,000 student loan repayment bonus (if applicable). We’re also PSLF eligible
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You will practice at Intermountain Health: St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana.
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You would be joining a well-respected, established group of cardiovascular providers. This includes collaboration and partnership with our regional and enterprise Intermountain cardiology teams.
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The clinic is open for patient appointments Monday-Friday.
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There is the potential for flexibility in your time commitment. If you’re interested in less than a 1.0 FTE, we can accommodate (good work-life balance).
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Excellent opportunity for mentorship, leadership roles, program expansion, professional growth, and plenty of program support. Great team dynamic!
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The Heart & Vascular program at IH St. Vincent Hospital also employs 3 cardiothoracic surgeons and 3 board-certified vascular surgeons who perform complex procedures using intravascular, minimally invasive, robotic, and open approaches.
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The hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Certified Stroke Center, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI.
In this line of work every day is different, that’s why you’ll need to know how to:
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Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Hospital and clinic coverage.
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Serve as a collaborative physician for advanced practice providers.
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Direct and coordinate patient care activities in the acute and ambulatory setting.
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Non-invasive testing supervision and interpretation. (Echo, Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI and SPECT)
How we’ll support you.
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As mentioned above, benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to retirement savings plans and coverage for your furry loved one! To learn more about our MT offerings please click the link: Benefits MT!
What you’ll bring.
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An active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) License by the MT State Board or able to obtain.
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Prescriptive Authority by the MT state board of Nursing or Medical Examiners and DEA License.
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At least 1-3 years’ experience in a cardiology is preferred.
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Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
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Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process.
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Passion for cardiology.
About Us.
Intermountain Health is an integrated, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven-states in the mountain west. We are united in our shared mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.
Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!
Intermountain Health: St. Vincent Regional Hospital is a 286-bed level I trauma center that has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898, and our 30+ clinic network ensures community needs are met. We offer comprehensive, specialty care, including a “hospital within a hospital” specifically for children, and are proud to extend Intermountain’s mission of treating the poor, the vulnerable, our community, and each other. St. Vincent is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.
Life in Billings, MT
Billings, MT is the largest city in Montana. With roughly over 120,000 residents, Billings provides an environment where you can practice “big city” medicine while having a “small town” feel. When people come to Montana they fall in love with the beauty and are surprised by all that Montana has to offer! With 300 plus days of sunshine and 12 different ski hills, it’s a wonderful place to be! Also, Billings, Montana is in a centralized location with easy access to anything from fabulous restaurants to quintessential mountain hiking. We have a variety of school options including a school founded on the classical education model, Montessori schools, parochial schools, and a praiseworthy public school system. If you’re looking for an area that is great for families, you’ve found it! If you’re looking for an area that has great access to various outdoor amenities, you’ve found it! Billings has something for everyone, every lifestyle, every family size big or small! In addition, we’re proud to boast a traveler-friendly international airport in a safe city with very little traffic. Live, work, play in Billings!
Your next move. Now that you know more about being a APP on our team, we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place. Would you like to meet our team? Click the link below: Meet the TEAM!
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Billings Downtown Clinic, Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City:
Billings
Work State:
Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$49.86 – $76.93
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.