Advance Practice Provider

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.

Please note that all communication will be via e-mail.

Disclaimer

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position. This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60 business day probationary period.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies and Third-Party Vendors

Rocky Boy Health Center does not accept unsolicited resumes, proposals, or candidate submissions from recruiting agencies or third-party vendors. We are not seeking new recruiting or placement services for any positions at this time. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Rocky Boy Health Center, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.