Claire Joubert, PA-C

Claire is a certified physician assistant (PA–C) with more than 13 years of orthopedic experience, specializing in the management and treatment of upper extremity (hand, wrist, and elbow) conditions and injuries. She works with Dr. Nic Beck, who is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, assisting him in the OR and seeing patients in clinic. Claire has always been physically active and is passionate about helping her patients return to the activities they enjoy. She believes in the value of knowledge and feels that educating patients about their condition can empower them to make the best decisions about their care and recovery.

Claire graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Management Studies. Prior to attending PA school at Des Moines University, she was a writer and an editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, a monthly lifestyle magazine in the Twin Cities. Following graduation from PA school, she has worked with a hand surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She loves orthopedics for its diverse patient population, variety of conditions, and range of treatments and procedures.

Claire was born and raised in the Midwest, having lived in Milwaukee, WI; Cincinnati, OH; and, most recently, Minneapolis, MN. She has long been drawn to the mountains and Montana specifically. She and her husband are excited for their outdoor adventures in Montana and look forward to making Missoula their new home.

Physician Assistant School: Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University, 2010

State Licensed: Montana – certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, NCCPA

Joined Practice: 2024

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Physician Associates, AAPA
• Montana Academy of Physician Assistants, MTAPA
• National Ski Patrol, NSP

Hobbies/Personal Interests:

Claire loves to be outside - biking, skiing (alpine and Nordic), fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, and road or trail running. She also enjoys reading a good book or trying a new baking recipe.