Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Montana

What are Locum Tenens physician assistant jobs?

Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.

How much does a physician assistant make in Montana? 

In Montana, the average PA salary is $132,450 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Montana? 

A recent legislative change has made it so that PAs with less than 8,000 hours of clinical experience must have a collaborative agreement with a physician, or a PA with over 8,000 hours. In general, PAs in Montana have optimal practice authority. With optimal authority, PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education. The supervising physician or healthcare team can establish their own guidelines for collaboration, without state regulations.

What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Montana? 

Physician assistants in Montana are not required to complete continuing education.

Is there a high demand for physician assistants? 

The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.

What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty? 

The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.