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Missoula Bone & Joint has a great Sports Medicine program staffed with Athletic Trainers that support our local and surrounding area high schools' athletic events. We are currently recruiting a Full-Time Athletic Trainer to support our surrounding area high schools as an ATC and to work as a Physician Extender in our clinic setting.

*Approx. 40 scheduled hours per week*

Duties as Athletic Trainer:

-Evaluation of emergent, acute and chronic injuries, and medical conditions.

-Instructs and educates patient and/or family members in treatment, rehabilitation, and home exercises.

-Can properly fit crutches, braces, and various other DME.

-Proficient in concussion testing (SCAT5, VOMS, etc.), assessment, and proper referral.

-Documents evaluations, plan of care, and referral as needed.

-Ability to work autonomously.

-Willing to travel and have reliable transportation.

Duties As Physician Extender in Office:

-Daily patient care through referrals from physicians and physician assistant.

-Educate patients on home exercise programs and thorough knowledge of provider preferences.

-Provide education during pre and post-operative visits with comprehensive understanding of pre and post-operative protocols and various orthopedic surgical procedures.

-Basic knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for various injuries.

-Knowledge of fitting DME.

-Documents each patient visit and tracks various activities performed by the Physician Extender in the Electronic Health Record.

Requirements:

-Board Certification

-Current Montana State License - Athletic Trainer

-Graduate from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Education Program

-CPR or BLS Certification

-High School Diploma or GED Certificate

-Valid Montana Driver License and Current Motor Vehicle Insurance

-One year related experience and/or training

-Must work well with others and have excellent communication skills

-Clean background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Full-Time Orthopedic Assistant

Missoula Bone & Joint is looking for a Full-Time Orthopedic Assistant to work 36 hours per week. This position will serve as a dedicated Orthopedic Assistant to a provider and work with that provider when in clinic seeing patients and scheduling surgeries. The scheduled days are Monday through Friday variable hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

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

Job Type: Full-time

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus 

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center is a 23-Hour Stay Outpatient Facility. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures especially in postoperative recovery
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license

Job Type: Full-time, variable shift start/end times and nigh shifts

Pay: $28.50 - $40.50 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center is looking for a Registered Nurse to work part-time (24 hours per week, some night shifts) variable shifts and start times to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on post op care and discharge instructions. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Supervise and train nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BS or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid Montana nursing license

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.50 - $40.50 per hour

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.  A Part-Time OR RN is needed to work two 12 hour shifts per week. This position has flexibility to coordinate days with our other OR RN.

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 orthopaedic 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 recognized by MGMA as a Superior Performing Practice, and is well-known in the surrounding communities for its commitment to delivery of high quality orthopaedic 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, excellent 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!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $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 Surgery Center is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Assistant (CNA). This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week with variable shift times and days including night shifts and some weekends.

Job Duties:

• Assists nurse in intake procedures
• Responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight. Observes patients and immediately reports any abnormalities to supervisor
• Stocks department equipment and supplies
• Assists patients with transfers and toileting needs
• Transports patients safely using appropriate means
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of basic nursing practices
• Skill in appropriately taking vital signs and weights
• Skill in effectively transferring and transporting patients
• Skill in maintaining a clutter-free, organized exam area
• Ability to perform effectively as a team member supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, and visitors.

Required

• CPR/BLS 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

• Successful completion of nursing aid program
• Computer literacy

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Certified Hand Therapist

Missoula Bone & Joint is seeking an experienced Certified Hand Therapist to work Part-Time or Full-Time 7:00am - 5:00pm in our Physical Therapy Clinic and backup coverage to our other OT. The candidate must have a strong background in custom orthotics. The successful candidate will be busy from day one working with our two Orthopedic Hand Surgeons on patients with fractures, overuse syndromes, trauma and post-op.

Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy; Certification in Hand Therapy; National registration; Montana state license, Minimum of one year clinical experience as a practicing hand therapist; Excellent orthotic fabrication experience

Preferred: Minimum of two years’ experience in application of custom splinting and pre and post-op orthopedic care; Minimum two years’ in adult rehabilitation and hand and splinting experience.

Job Type: Part-time or Full-Time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Urgent Care is recruiting an ambitious individual to work as a Triage Specialist in our very busy Urgent Care setting. Missoula Bone & Joint is an Orthopedic Specialty practice locate in Missoula, Montana. This physician owned practice has been serving Western Montana for over 60 years. Our Orthopedic Urgent Care is personally ran by our skilled Physician Assistant Team. This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday with Wednesdays off, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Duties: This position is responsible for triaging the needs of Urgent Care patients as they present to the clinic as well as patients calling into the office. Good communication skills and triaging experience is required.

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per established policies
• Meet with patients requesting care through Urgent Care either face-to-face or over the telephone. Will determine nature and location of concern and determine priority of concern in accordance with established procedures
• Coordinates appointments with Schedulers for walk-in patients through same-day Urgent Care or with another provider given the severity of the issue and what is in the best interest and care of the patient
• Works closely with Orthopedic Assistants and Providers to ensure smooth patient flow and decrease patient wait time

Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• CMA/RMA, ATC, EMT preferred but equivalent education/experience with bachelors or associate degree may be considered
• Good communication skills
• Current state license or certification
• BLS certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint is looking for a Full-Time Clinic Scheduler/Patient Service Coordinator (Receptionist) to work remotely.

Scheduled hours for this position are as follows: Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day.

Duties:

Greets patients on the phone and makes sure that necessary paperwork is completed, enters any demographic and insurance information into the practice software and schedules/reschedules patients’ appointments per established protocols by provider. Reads through all outside referrals and calls patients to schedule an appointment following provider protocols. Serves as a primary customer service representative for MBJ and completes other duties and special projects as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Good typing skills
• Good communication skills and positive attitude
• Good computer skills
• Ability to run fax machine, postage meter and printers
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Good internet connection

Preferred:

• Medical receptionist experience
• Remote work experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $19.50 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers excellent benefits.

Serving as support staff for the Patient Service Coordinators and Patient Service Representative with clerical duties as needed. Also tending to the comfort of patients in the waiting room and making sure no patient is missed or forgotten. Scheduled days are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break.  This position is based in our Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic.

Front Office Assistant Duties

• Primary duty is to assist with any backlogs in the Patient Service Coordinator Department
• Serving as support staff and cross train other positions for coverage needs
• Assisting with copying/scanning documents, chart retrieval, running in-office errands and other various clerical duties as needed
• Tending to the comfort of patients in the waiting room, such as refilling coffee, TV, music, etc. and making sure no patient is missed or forgotten. Alerting patients of wait times.
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules

Required

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Attention to detail
• Filing and alphabetizing skills
• Good typing skills
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to run fax machine, postage meter and printers
• Strong ethical and moral character reference

Preferred

• Medical Office experience

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay:  $14.50 - $18.50

Missoula Bone & Joint is needing a MRI Tech to work on a PRN basis

~This position is on an as needed basis to cover sick and vacation days and must be available to work up to 40 hours per week and Saturdays.

Job Description

Responsible for performing diagnostic orthopedic MRIs per established provider and Medical MR Director protocols, critiquing MR scan quality.

Requirements

• Must be available to work around the holidays and cover for vacations as needed
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• BLS certification

• Graduate of accredited radiologic technologist program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration
• Previous Orthopedic radiology experience preferred
• MRI Certification preferred within one year of hire.
• One year of full-time equivalent experience as an MR technologist performing a minimum of 100 examinations
• 15 hours of Category I AMA or RCEEM approved MR related continuing education every three years.
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references

Pay: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Physical Therapy is in need of a Full-Time Physical Therapy Tech to assist the Physical Therapists in our busy PT Clinic. This is a 38 hour per week position working Monday through Friday.

Missoula Bone & Joint is an Orthopedic Specialty Clinic offering top services to our patients. We have been awarded Top Places to work in 2021 and 2022. Come join our Team and experience what we have to offer.

Duties: This is a supporting role to our Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapist assisting with scribing, room turnover, warm up protocols for patients and other duties as assigned. Former Physical Therapy Office experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 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 36 hour per week full-time  position working 12 hour shifts, variable days . 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

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!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $22.50 per hour

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 one of the Top Work Places 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

Pay: $33.00 - $45.00 per hour

Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center is looking for a Patient Service Coordinator to work in our Outpatient Surgery Center Tuesday through Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm. This applicant will have the ability to cover other days as needed in our Patient Service Coordinator department for sick and vacation coverage.

Duties:

Greets patients and makes sure that necessary paperwork is completed and enters any demographic and insurance information into the practice software; communicates with patient family about discharge times; serves as a primary customer service representative for the Surgery Center; completes other duties and special projects, as assigned or requested. This position will be cross-trained to cover our Surgery Scheduler for coverage.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Good typing skills
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to run fax machine, postage meter and printers
• Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred:

• Medical receptionist experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.50 per hour