Physician Assistant Jobs in Montana

Physician assistant jobs in Montana are steady and growing, with demand concentrated in primary care, emergency medicine, and rural health across a state where mid-level providers carry significant patient load. The largest hiring markets are Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls, where established systems like Billings Clinic, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, and Benefis Health System recruit consistently for physician assistants. Family medicine, orthopedics, and urgent care see the most consistent openings at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerBillings Clinic
Top cityBillings, MT
Cities hiring11
Work type92% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Community Care Partners
Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner (or) Physician Assistant
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Community Care Partners
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Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner (or) Physician Assistant
Community Care Partners
Great Falls, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
1,001-5,000

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406 Recovery
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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406 Recovery
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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
406 Recovery
Billings, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
11-50

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ONE HEALTH
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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ONE HEALTH
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
ONE HEALTH
Hardin, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Billings Clinic
NP or PA - Surgical Critical Care
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Billings Clinic
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NP or PA - Surgical Critical Care
Billings Clinic
Billings, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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HCP Talent
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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HCP Talent
New 1m ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
HCP Talent
Hardin, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
2-10

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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Montana

Where Montana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Billings
13 jobs
Great Falls
4 jobs
Bozeman
3 jobs
Missoula
3 jobs
Hardin
2 jobs
Havre
1 job
Libby
1 job
Malta
1 job
Harlem
1 job

Physician Assistant Job Market in Montana

A snapshot from current Montana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Billings Clinic
    Billings Clinic10
  • Empower Psychological Services, PLLC
    Empower Psychological Services, PLLC6
  • Bozeman Health
    Bozeman Health3
  • Community Care Partners
    Community Care Partners3
  • Provider Solutions & Development
    Provider Solutions & Development3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Technology & Software1

What Montana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Montana.

  • Active Montana physician assistant license issued by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners
  • Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • Current NCCPA certification or board-eligible status at time of hire
  • Current BLS certification, with ACLS preferred for acute or emergency settings
  • One to three years of clinical experience in primary care, emergency, or a specialty setting
  • Strong ability to work independently in rural or critical-access hospital environments

Physician Assistant Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in Montana?

To become a physician assistant in Montana, you must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program, pass the PANCE examination administered by the NCCPA, and apply for licensure through the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. The board requires proof of graduation, NCCPA certification, and a completed application before you can practice. Montana does not offer a temporary or provisional PA license, so full licensure must be in place before starting work.

How much do physician assistants make in Montana?

Physician assistants in Montana earn a median of about $141,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,200 for the lowest 10% to over $165,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Montana?

Companies currently hiring physician assistants in Montana include Billings Clinic, Empower Psychological Services, PLLC, and Bozeman Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Montana's large regional health systems and critical-access hospitals account for the majority of openings, particularly in primary care and emergency medicine across rural communities.

Which Montana cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

Billings, Great Falls, and Bozeman have the most physician assistant openings in Montana. Billings leads as the state's largest city and home to major systems like Billings Clinic and St. Vincent Healthcare, while Missoula and Great Falls concentrate openings through their respective regional medical centers and network of affiliated clinics serving large surrounding rural populations.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Montana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 8% of physician assistant openings tied to Montana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most PA roles. The parts of physician assistant work most suited to remote arrangements are telehealth follow-up visits, chronic disease management, and behavioral health consultation through Montana's expanding telehealth programs.

How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Montana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path for new physician assistants in Montana is applying directly to new-graduate postings at large health systems like Billings Clinic and Providence St. Patrick Hospital, both of which regularly hire new graduates into supervised primary care and hospitalist roles. Completing clinical rotations at Montana facilities builds local relationships that often lead to direct offers. Candidates who hold an active Montana license from the Board of Medical Examiners and current NCCPA certification before graduation stand out in a competitive new-grad pool.

Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Montana?

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Montana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Montana openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty interest and apply directly to the ones that match.

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