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Missoula Bone & Joint is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent benefits including health insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, continuing education allowance, and much more.

Number 1 Top Workplaces in MTCulture is not created by one person, not management, not supervisors, but all of us – which is why we are so incredibly proud of our MBJ team for being awarded the Number 1 Top Workplaces in Montana 2022 in the large employer category. This honor just reinforces how special our team is. To learn more about this read our blog

We are thrilled that Missoula Bone & Joint was recognized in July 2021 as the #2 Top Workplace in Montana in the large company category, and our CEO, Sami Spencer was awarded #1 Top Leader in Montana.

Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center has been named as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review/Becker’s ASC Review for seven years!

How to apply for a job at Missoula Bone & Joint:

Send us your cover letter stating which position you are applying for, your resume, and a completed Missoula Bone & Joint employment application to:

hrcoordinator@missoulaboneandjoint.com

or mail to:

Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center
ATTN: Employment Specialist
2360 Mullan Road, Suite C
Missoula, MT 59808

We currently have the following positions available at Missoula Bone & Joint:

List of Positions Available

**$6,000 Sign-on Bonus**

Come Join Our Team! Missoula Bone & Joint Physical Therapy has been recognized as Missoula's Choice in Physical Therapy. Our group of Physical Therapists are amongst some of the best. Missoula Bone & Joint has been recognized as a Top Work Place in 2021 and 2022. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Missoula Bone & Joint Physical Therapy has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Physical Therapist treating pre and post orthopedic surgical conditions, sports injuries, and spinal conditions. Responsible for providing patient care including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized physical therapy treatments.

Requirements:

  • BS, MS or DPT degree or Certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA - accredited education program.
  • Effective Communication skills.
  • Strong ethical and moral character references.
  • Willingness to support and encourage co-workers.
  • Reliable and timely with great organization/multitasking skills

Preferred:

  • Minimum of one year clinical experience as a practicing physical therapist.
  • Advanced orthopedic skills.
  • Knowledge of policies, regulations, requirements of clinic and regulators.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.00 - $45.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant treating post orthopedic surgical conditions. Applicant will be working in the 23 Hour Extended Stay Unit of our ASC assisting post-op patients with mobility training. This position will average 12 hours per week working mostly the evening shift and on Fridays (dependent on case load) and have the flexibility to cover vacation and sick days for the other Mobility Coach.

Requirements:

  • BS, MS, DPT, or PTA degree from an accredited education program.
  • Effective Communication skills.
  • Strong ethical and moral character references.
  • Willingness to support and encourage co-workers.
  • Reliable and timely with great organization/multitasking skills

Preferred:

  • Minimum of one year clinical experience as a practicing Physical Therapist or PTA.
  • Advanced orthopedic skills.
  • Knowledge of policies, regulations, requirements of clinic and regulators.

Full-Time Orthopedic Assistant

Missoula Bone & Joint is looking for a Full-Time Orthopedic Assistant to work 32-36 hours per week and have the ability to flex up to 40 hours per week as needed. This position will serve as a dedicated Orthopedic Assistant to a provider and work with that provider when in clinic seeing patients. The scheduled days are Monday through Friday.

Duties:

Missoula Bone & Joint prides itself on outstanding patient service relations. This job requires the ability to efficiently complete all tasks assigned while being detail oriented. The applicant must have a good understanding of how to schedule surgeries and order tests, good communications with providers, staff and patients at all times and have the ability to triage and demonstrate good judgment.

Patient care responsibilities as assigned by physician/PA-C:
*Duties in italics are not to be performed by an assistant without the proper credentials until signed off by the Provider and Supervisor.

  • Patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with changing to exam gowns, and transfer to exam table if needed.
  • Assess patient’s general condition and collect patient history.
  • Document health history, activities, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Provide basic patient care as ordered by provider and assist provider with various procedures.
  • Provides patient education materials, communicates provider advice/instructions to patient. Documents in the EHR.
  • Cast and splint application and removal.
  • Fit patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered by provider
  • Wound dressing changes
  • Prepare injections
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Sterile tray set-ups
  • Obtain lab/x-ray reports
  • Schedule surgery, hospital procedures and pre- and post-op appointments
  • Schedule MRI, CT scans, labs, and other tests
  • Schedule referrals to other physicians/providers
  • Clean and stock exam rooms
  • Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies
  • Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • RN, LPN, CMA, CST, or ATC preferred but equivalent education/experience may be considered (Credential requirements based on provider’s preference)
  • Good communication skills

Preferred:

  • Current state license or national certification
  • Orthopedic experience

An exciting opportunity has just been presented for the Operating Room Circulator RN in Missoula, Montana! Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center has a new state of the art 23 Hour Stay Surgery Center with 4 operating rooms, PACU and 6 extended stay suites. An OR Circulating RN is needed to work as needed but up to 24 hours per week if available. This position has flexibility to coordinate days with our other OR RN's.

The Operating Room Circulator RN will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all surgical patients. The OR Circulator RN will assess for and anticipate the needs of surgeons and anesthesiologists, managing the operating room suite in accordance with AORN guidelines in regards to patient safety, documentation, and high quality patient care. The Operating Room Circulator RN will provide their strong OR knowledge and skills to serve as a supportive member of the surgical services team.

For this role, RN License for the State of Montana is required. Furthermore, 2 years minimum of hospital or surgery center operating room experience is necessary, and CNOR is highly desired.

Missoula Bone & Joint is a physician owned orthopedic group in Western Montana, and offers a range of medical services including: 23 hour stay and outpatient surgical services, urgent care walk-in clinic, full-body MRI and digital radiology services, physical therapy, and a full-scale DME department. This facility has been awarded The Top Work Places in 2021 and 2022, recognized by MGMA as a Superior Performing Practice, and is well-known in the surrounding communities for its commitment to delivery of high quality orthopedic patient care. Missoula Bone & Joint offers specialty care for hand/upper extremity, lower extremity, spine, sports medicine and total joint care.

The Operating Room Circulator RN will be offered a competitive salary, some part-time benefits, in addition to working with a great team of RN's, surgeons and anesthesiologists. This is a great opportunity for the experienced OR nurse looking to experience all that Montana and Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center has to offer!

Salary: $29.50 - $41.50 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center is looking for a PRN (as needed) PACU\Extended Recovery RN (Preoperative/Recovery Room) to fill in as needed for sick and vacation days. Must be available to work evening and over night shifts as needed.

Preoperative/Recovery Room (PACU\Extended Recovery Room) RN

Responsible for conducting preoperative testing and patient counseling; performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the recovery room. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications. Monitoring total joint patients during overnight stays in our Extended Recovery Unit.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
  • RN with active MT license
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS Certification
  • Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred:

  • 2 years previous PACU room experience

Job Type: As Needed

Pay: $28.50 - $40.50 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint is looking for a TPD/As Needed X-Ray Tech to cover vacation and sick days.

Responsible for taking diagnostic orthopedic X-rays per established provider protocols, preparing patients for radiologic procedures and critiquing digital images for quality. This position will also work in our Outpatient Surgery Center in the OR operating the C-arm.

Requirements:

  • Must be available for coverage Monday-Saturday days, evenings, and around holidays
  • Must be available to cover shifts on short notice as needed
  • Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration
  • Montana state radiologic technologist license (current students with a Montana state limited license may apply with expected full licensure within 3 months of hire date)
  • Good communication skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Strong ethical and moral character references
  • Knowledge HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules

Preferred:

  • Previous orthopedic radiology experience and C-arm experience

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

A great opportunity has opened up at Missoula Bone & Joint.  We are needing a Full-Time Patient Service Coordinator.  You would be working with a great team that is geared toward providing the best patient care.  Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center has been awarded Top Workplaces in 2021 and 2022. Check us out on our website to see all that we have to offer! 

The schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break

Duties:

Greets patients and makes sure that necessary paperwork is completed and enters any demographic and insurance information into the practice software; schedules and reschedules patients’ appointments per established protocols by provider; serves as a primary customer service representative for MBJ; completes other duties and special projects, as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Good typing skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred:

  • Medical receptionist experience
  • Insurance billing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.50 - $19.50 per hour

An exciting opportunity has just been presented for the Certified Surgical Tech in Missoula, Montana! Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center has a new state of the art 23 Hour Stay Surgery Center with 4 operating rooms, PACU and 6 extended stay suites.

For this role, Surgical Tech Certification is required or within 1 year of hire, 2 years of hospital or surgery center operating room experience is preferred, and orthopedic surgical assisting experience is desired.

Missoula Bone & Joint is a physician owned orthopedic group in Western Montana, and offers a range of medical services including: 23 hour stay and outpatient surgical services, urgent care walk-in clinic, full-body MRI and digital radiology services, physical therapy, and a full-scale DME department. This facility has been awarded The Top Work Places in 2021 and 2022 and recognized by MGMA as a Superior Performing Practice, and is well-known in the surrounding communities for its commitment to delivery of high quality orthopedic patient care. Missoula Bone & Joint offers specialty care for hand/upper extremity, lower extremity, spine, sports medicine and total joint care.

The Certified Surgical Tech will be offered a competitive salary, in addition to working with a great team of CST's, RN's, surgeons and anesthesiologists. This is a great opportunity for a CST looking to experience all that Montana and Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center has to offer!

Scheduled hours: 20-24 hours per week working variable days and as needed to cover vacation and sick days for the Team.

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Performs surgical scrubbing responsibilities in an accurate, dependable and safe manner. Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure.

  • Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
  • Inspects equipment for proper working condition
  • Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
  • Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
  • Arranges instruments according to given procedure
  • Confirms that instruments work properly
  • Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
  • Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
  • Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
  • Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
  • Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
  • Assists in storing and stocking supplies/works closely with Materials Manager
  • Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
  • Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
  • Accurately anticipates physician’s needs in surgery.
  • Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
  • Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint has opened up a temporary position as MRI Assistant/Scheduler. This unique opportunity will allow a candidate to work at a Team Oriented Company to learn more about the MRI Department and once the contracted time is up the candidate can stay on as fill-in help. The candidate will work as a temporary employee starting in December 2022 and going until March 2023 for maternity coverage. This position is posted as Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct pre-screening interviews
  • Schedules MRI procedures and makes reminder calls
  • Understands provider orders and coordinates with Pre-Authorization Department regarding insurance benefits
  • Coordinates with teams to order lab work prior to the MRI as needed
  • Answers general questions and phone calls for the department

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Salary: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center is a state of the art 23 Hour Stay Outpatient Surgery Center. Great teamwork and extraordinary patient care are key components at Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center. We have been recognized as a Top Place to Work in 2021 and 2022. Come Join our Team and see what we have to offer!

This is a PRN position but flexible to work 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, variable days as needed . This position is responsible for escorting patients and/or their family to and from lobby, sub wait & pre-op areas. Communicating with family about discharge and pick up times. Assists with discharging patients, wiping down beds, and backing up Nursing Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators.

Duties

  • Escorts patients and/or their family to and from lobby, sub wait & pre-op areas using excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Communicates to the patient and their family of wait times
  • Assists nursing staff with quality patient care
  • Performs general cleaning and prep work in pre and post-op areas
  • Serves as backup to the Patient Service Coordinators
  • Other duties as assigned

Required

  • CPR certification
  • Minimum of one year clinical experience
  • High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
  • Strong ethical and moral character references
  • Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English

Preferred

  • Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or equivalent

Salary: $16.50 - $21.50 per hour

150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in the USA

For the seventh year, Missoula Bone & Joint was named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare, a compilation of physician groups, hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare organizations that provide excellent work environments and outstanding benefits to their employees.

Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center is the only physician group and ambulatory surgery center in Montana included in this list of organizations that are recognized for going above and beyond for their employees and are considered a great place to work based on their benefits, workplace culture, professional development opportunities and recognition for workplace excellence.

Top 10 Places to Work in Western Montana

For the second year in a row, Missoula Bone & Joint was named in the top 10 greatest employers in Western Montana and featured in The Missoulian.

Staff Testimonials

Here are some of the things our employees have to say about working at Missoula Bone & Joint from MBJ's December 2021 Workplace Improvement Survey.

The things I like most about my job are:

"Everyone's willingness to jump in and help."

"My manager - she is so clear and positive while also being supportive of everyone."

"Hands down it is the amazing coworkers I have at MBJ. The group as a whole is one of the most friendly places I have ever worked."

"Coworkers... we are appreciative of each other and everyone pulls their weight/is willing to jump in to achieve the best outcome for each patient. It's nice that OA's, PA's and physicians are very approachable with questions/concerns and look for a resolution."

"Teamwork, our staff care about each other, our group prioritizes excellent patient care, generous x-mas bonus, subsidized medical benefits to include children, flexibility to work remotely, 32 hours is full-time. The physician partners care about the well-being of their staff and their community."

"Great leadership - my manager is very supportive and sets clear goals to help everyone succeed."

"Most everyone is here for the patient and patient care."

"I love my team!  I enjoy working with other MBJ staff to troubleshoot ideas and problems."

"I really love the people that I work with. We help each other and try to have fun while at work."

"The administration does not ask anything of you that they aren't willing to do themselves. We are treated very, very well. The Physician partners do work hard to give us the best benefits and work environment."

"The family feel, the team work, my coworkers."

"I love the people, my hours, and how family oriented the physicians and leadership is."

"The people and the great care that goes into helping our patients. The patient comments always make me smile. I am so proud of this company!"

"The doctors, Management, the flexibility, pay, benefits, everything!"

"That people all tend to care about our patients and what we can do to help each of them individually."

"I think that there really is a sense of community here at MBJ."

"Good people, good administration, my co-workers are amazing. The willingness of the team to work together to help out."

"I like the variety of things I get involved with and get to do and like my coworkers and how we all try and work together to make MBJ a better place."

"Flexibility, both with co-workers and superiors. Putting new ideas out there as our day to day changes and getting feedback to work with."

"I feel as though I am working for physicians that are at the top of their game."

"I like my hours, my coworkers and interaction with patients."

"The surgeons are all just so great to work for. They always seem appreciative of our hard work and are always easy to approach."

"I enjoy the staff I work with and I think we have a fabulous admin team upstairs that does value every employee. I also appreciate annual evaluations."

"I love my patients and the ease of being able to access the physician group if needed. My patients appreciate the team aspect of things, and I think it helps with continuity of care."

"I think management is excellent at MBJ, not only my direct managers but all of administration. This makes me feel they care about me, my co-workers, and our patients. I like that my direct managers don't micro-manage and that we have more autonomy. This makes me feel trusted and competent. I think MBJ is a practice that really puts patient care first overall, which is hard to find these days."

"I like that the people I work with are supportive and we value the idea of working as a team. Everyone is willing to help one another and I appreciate how flexible my schedule is. There is never a dull moment in reception and I am thankful for all of my coworkers."

"I like how busy we have become. I like that most people are willing to help each other to benefit the patient, the team and the overall company."

"I really enjoy my job and the people I work with and for. Everyone seems to want to strive for the best outcome for the patient."

" Feeling valued for the work I put in. It feels like the physicians sincerely care about the support staff. MBJ as a whole seems to prioritize work/life balance. I am paid fairly for my time and look forward to events put on by our 'fun committee' throughout the year."

"The physicians. Outstanding people as well as professionals. Best bosses I ever, ever had! I like our place in the Missoula community. Having lived here my whole life---- I'm really proud of that."

"What I like most about my job is the flexibility with scheduling and positioning. I am in school, so it has been super helpful working different shifts and being able to cover different positions. Additionally, every employee is kind and welcoming. I have really enjoyed getting to know my coworkers during the limited shifts I work with them."

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TESTIMONIALS

“My experience could not have been better. Being 73 years old means that I have seen hundreds of medical staff over the years. Bone and Joint is the best I have ever experienced!”

“I appreciated everything about this urgent care visit.”

“Another great visit and as usual, fantastic staff all the way from check in to seeing Dr.”

“Msla B & J is a well-managed and knowledgeable facility. Everyone was very pleasant and very comfortable to be with. I had a wonderful experience.”

“I had a great therapist who explained what she was doing and why she was doing it. It put me more at ease.”

“My physical therapy has helped me immensely! So grateful for all of her kindness and support.”

“Bone and Joint staff are the very best. They care about your needs. They listen very carefully and do everything to make you feel better. Their bright smiles put you at ease right away. I would never go anyplace else for replacement surgery. I am very pleased with all the staff and their services.”

“Great experience. Everyone from beginning to end was friendly and helpful. I am also happy to have a diagnosis and a plan! Thank you.”

“I have always had a great experience at bone and joint. The doctors and staff are all really helpful, listen closely to my issues and provide exceptional care.”

“All the staff was awesome, from checking in, to the nurse, xray and Dr that saw me. I had moved to Thompson Falls in June and was worried about my knee condition and who to trust, I think my need for cortisone injection in my left knee lead me to the right place! Super thanks to your staff that are amazing folks that seem to really care!”

“I have lived in Houston, TX and Seattle. I think the care I received at the Walk-in Clinic of your facility was the best I have ever experienced. I am 75 years old with lots of experience.”

“The staff were positive, courteous and very efficient. The PA was informative and descriptive about my injury, and about managing my expectations for recovery. Overall a very good experience that I shared with family and friends.”

“I have been there dozens of times, never had a Doctor or Assistant that has been less than professional in my care. The office staff are excellent and professional in their dealings with me and my needs. An A Number 1 operation. Thank you!”

“World Class Care at MB&J. Succinct teamwork, truly the staff always friendly and caring. Just strongly recommended MB&J to someone yesterday.”

Walk-In Urgent Care

For those unexpected injuries and joint conditions

Skip the ER and come directly to our Orthopedic Urgent Care

No appointment and No referral needed

OPEN – Monday-Thursday 8.30am-7pm, Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

2360 Mullan Road, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59808

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Each October is an opportunity to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of physical therapy (PT) during National Physical Therapy Month. We have a very talented group of physical therapists at Missoula Bone & Joint who all enjoy working closely with their patients to empower them to achieve their lifestyle goals. They use evidence-based, patient-centered care… 

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Missoula Bone & Joint provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Western Montana. Our highly experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in the following surgical procedures: general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle surgery, elbow surgery, hand surgery, wrist surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, spine surgery and SI joint surgery. Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the following services and programs: Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, Wellness Program, Bone Health Clinic,  Athletic Training Outreach Program, and a Sports Performance Group.