Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Rocky Boy Health Center; Box Elder (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Boy Health Center in Montana seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our multidisciplinary team. The APP will deliver primary and preventive care to patients of all ages in a rural tribal health setting, supporting RBHC’s mission to educate and empower relatives to live well.

You will assess, diagnose, treat, order labs and imaging, prescribe medications, promote prevention, and collaborate with providers, nursing, pharmacy, behavioral health, and support staff while

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or ARNP/PA program.
• Current Montana license as APRN or PA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients.
• Order and interpret labs, diagnostic testing, and imaging.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
• Promote preventative care and patient education.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing, pharmacy, behavioral health, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or ARNP/PA program

Graduation from accredited PA program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Position Summary:Rocky Boy Health Center (RBHC) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP will provide comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to patients of all ages in a rural tribal health setting while supporting RBHC’s mission to educate and empower our relatives to live well.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients
• Order and interpret labs, diagnostic testing, and imaging
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
• Promote preventative care and patient education
• Collaborate with providers, nursing, pharmacy, behavioral health, and support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current unrestricted Montana license as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) or ability to obtain Montana license within 90 days of hire.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Desired Qualifications

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or a dual discipline (e.g., Med-Peds).
• Experience working in tribal health, IHS, rural health, or underserved communities.
• Experience working in urgent care or emergency care settings.
• Advanced training or experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or stabilization of critically ill patients in low-resource settings.
• Experience with integrated behavioral health models, medication-assisted treatment, chronic disease management, or population health initiatives.
• Prior leadership experience such as precepting, quality improvement work, or participation in clinical committees.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, culturally responsive care, and strengths-based communication approaches.
• Ability to adapt care strategies to resource-limited environments and high-acuity situations.