Contact Information
Montana Board of Medical Examiners
- Phone: (406) 444-6880
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-examiners/license-information/physician-assistant
Summary of Process
PA-C License Application
You can apply for your Montana PA license by paper or online.
Fees
- $375 application fee
Timeline
Initial review typically happens within 3 weeks. PAs who submit a complete application typically see their license within 4-5 weeks of applying.
Temporary Permits
Montana does not issue temporary licenses for Physician Assistants.
Interview
Montana requires applicants to participate in an interview for licensure. As part of this process, the applicant spends 15-20 minutes discussing the legal and regulatory obligations for PAs in Montana with a Board member.
Other Critical Steps
DEA Registration
You will need a Montana address on your DEA license confirmed before you can work your first assignment. This is not a prerequisite for your PA-C license to be granted, but you will need to register your DEA license in Montana prior to starting work in the state in order to prescribe legally.
There are two ways to ensure you have a DEA license registered in the state you will work in. Some providers decide to purchase an additional DEA license to devote to locums work, but most choose to simply transfer their existing DEA license to Montana immediately prior to their assignment starting. Whichever path you choose, you can apply for a new license or make changes to your existing DEA registration at the DEA website.
Keep in mind if you choose to transfer your existing DEA license to a new state, the process can take up to 5 business days so you must account for that transition time.
Supervision Agreement (SA)
Effective February 2024, A licensed physician assistant actively practicing for 8,000 hours prior to October 1, 2023, is exempt from the supervision agreement requirement. Most PAs we staff have at least 4-years of experience in the role, and will therefore be exempt from the Supervision Agreement. If you are a PA with over 8,000 hours of experience, our team will send you an affidavit to sign which we will send to the Montana Board of Medical Examiners.
If you are a physician assistant with less than 8,000 hours of experience in the role, you will need to establish a Supervision Agreement with a physician at each assignment location that you work. Our team will organize and establish your SA after you are confirmed for your first WMS assignment if you need one. There will be no action required on your part with the initial licensing, simply wait for your first assignment to be confirmed and one of our Operations Associates will initiate an SA if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take for my license to post?
If your application is thorough and complete, you should see your license post in less than 5 weeks from the date the board receives your application.
What is the best way for me to follow up with my licensing examiner?
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners is very responsive. You should be able to reach them by phone during business hours, or expect an email response within 3 days of outreach.
Phone: (406) 444-6880
Email: [email protected]
Why do I need to interview with a board member?
Unlike many other states, Montana requires PAs to participate in an interview with a Board member. The interview typically lasts between 15-20 minutes and covers the laws, regulations, and obligations that medical practice for PAs in Montana.
What is the Montana ICEC?
The Montana ICEC (Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate) is a necessary certificate for independent contractors that exempts the state from providing them worker’s compensation benefits. You can think of this document as Montana’s version of a business license. You must have an active ICEC prior to practicing as an independent contractor in Montana, unless you have a corporation (i.e LLC, PLLC, S-Corp) registered in Montana.
You can review a detailed tutorial by following this link to the MT Board’s slideshow.
Independent contractors can be fined up to $1000 for operating without a valid ICEC.
I need 15 "points" to qualify for an ICEC. What are these?
The State of Montana requires independent contractors to provide sufficient business-related documentation that demonstrates they truly are established in a trade. The department of labor and industry developed this point system to prove you qualify as an independent contractor.
For most medical providers working with WMS as a locum, some combination of the below documents will add up to the 15 necessary points:
- Montana APRN license: 3 points
- National Board Certificate (proof of professional membership): 3 points
- MSN Diploma: 3 points
- Signed & dated list of tools & equipment (i.e stethoscope, reference books, scrubs, laptop): 6 points
- WMS Contract and Rate Sheet: 6 points.
IT‘S TIME TO START YOUR LIFE’S
NEXT CHAPTER
Rediscover your love for medicine, and redefine what service means. Reset your expectations for what life can offer, and reinvigorate yourself in this beautiful country of ours. Wilderness Medical Staffing wants to put you on the path to life’s next chapter today.
IT‘S TIME TO START YOUR LIFE’S
NEXT CHAPTER
Rediscover your love for medicine, and redefine what service means. Reset your expectations for what life can offer, and reinvigorate yourself in this beautiful country of ours. Wilderness Medical Staffing wants to put you on the path to life’s next chapter today.
Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens staffing of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
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