Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Company: Provider Solutions & Development
Location: Missoula
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Providence has a Per Diem opportunity for a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the Heart Institute of Montana in Missoula.

Currently, the surgeons perform over 435 open hearts and 150 thoracic cases per year and are supported by a dedicated team of APPs, nurses, surgical technicians and other clinical/clerical office staff. There is also a robust structural heart program that performs 250 TAVRs annually demonstrating the outstanding collaboration between interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery physicians. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-renowned heart center while enjoying a great work-life balance in the heart of the Rockies.

• Per Diem role, supplemental opportunity
• Possible on call opportunities
• 10-hour shifts with possible weekends and on call
• Proficient skills in endoscopic vein and radial harvest
• Experience assisting in complex valve and bypass surgeries
• Support the surgeons in the operating room during cardiac and thoracic surgeries
• Participate in daily management during the postoperative period

Where You'll Work

The Providence Heart Institute is a globally recognized practice offering full vascular, cardiac and thoracic interventions and services. On the campus of Missoula's Providence St. Patrick Hospital, this institute has been ranked one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular programs by Truven Health. Each year, the institute hosts the annual Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium, which draws heart specialists from around the world for workshops, lectures and training in new procedures.

Where You'll Live

Missoula, Montana, is a vibrant university town situated midway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. This area boasts endless recreational opportunities, from skiing and paddling to fishing and hiking right outside your door. The town also offers a wealth of cultural amenities, including a symphony and the internationally renowned Missoula Children's Theater, celebrated for its expectational work with young performers. Missoula is family-friendly with excellent schools and year-round social activities.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

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