NURSE PRACTIONER (NP) + SIGN-ON BONUS!

LOCATION: Missoula, MT

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will take the lead in patient care at a modern primary care clinic serving older adults. This role focuses on delivering an exceptional patient experience through holistic, high-touch, coordinated care. You will manage your own patient panel, supported by a collaborative care team that includes Medical Assistants or LPNs, a Front Office Coordinator, a Clinic Manager, and a Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Build a strong culture & foster community

• Welcome all patients with empathy and compassion, ensuring they feel supported throughout their visit.
• Listen carefully to each patient’s needs to provide an exceptional care experience.
• Adapt to the needs of patients and the care team as required.
• Delegate effectively to support staff for procedures, patient communication, and care coordination.
• Contribute to a positive, engaged, and patient-centered clinic culture.

Deliver exceptional clinical care

• Provide a full scope of primary care services, including wellness, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications per state regulations.
• Perform Annual Wellness Visits and Health Risk Assessments with a focus on accurate and complete documentation.
• Conduct patient visits in various settings, including clinic, telehealth, or home visits as needed.
• Coordinate care across the patient’s healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform screenings and in-office procedures.
• Educate patients on prevention, lifestyle management, and disease care.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists and follow up on outcomes.
• Manage post-hospitalization and post-discharge follow-up care.
• Provide telephonic triage and after-hours coverage on a rotating basis.
• Complete prior authorizations and peer-to-peer reviews when necessary.

Ensure clinical quality and safety

• Accurately capture health conditions through appropriate coding and documentation.
• Meet or exceed key quality and clinical performance measures.

Promote continuous improvement and professional growth

• Maintain complete and timely electronic medical records.
• Participate in care team meetings, quality reviews, and chart audits.
• Support onboarding and training for new providers or students.
• Collaborate on operational initiatives, patient outreach, and educational events.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Deliver a premier patient and team experience

• Prioritize patient satisfaction and quality outcomes in every interaction.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to ensure seamless patient flow and coordinated care.

Qualifications:

• Active Nurse Practitioner license (FNP or AGNP) in good standing (required).
• CPR/BLS Certification (required)
• Prescriptive Authority and DEA License (required)
• 3–5+ years of independent primary care experience (required)
• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Adult Gerontology specialty certification (preferred)
• Experience with value-based care and panel management (preferred)
• Experience in launching or growing new practices (preferred)
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) (preferred)
• Experience providing patient or community education (preferred)