Conduct comprehensive physical exams, take detailed medical histories, and evaluate patients presenting with ENT symptoms (e.g., sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, tonsillitis, and sleep apnea).
Surgical Assisting:
Serve as first or second assist in the operating room for a wide variety of ENT surgeries (e.g., tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, sinus surgeries, thyroidectomies, and ear tubes). Maintain sterile field protocols and assist with wound closure.
Surgical Care Management:
Manage pre-operative workups and counseling, as well as postoperative monitoring, suture/staple removal, and complication management. (Optional based on practice needs: Assist in the operating room during major surgical procedures).
Diagnostic Interpretation:
Order and accurately interpret specialized diagnostic tests, including audiograms, tympanograms, allergy panels, and imaging studies (CT scans, MRIs).
In-Office Procedures:
Safely perform common outpatient procedures, including flexible nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy assistance, cerumen (earwax) removal, microscopic ear debridement, and minor wound care.
Treatment Planning:
Develop, implement, and monitor patient management plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in alignment with state regulations.
Patient Counseling:
Educate patients and their families regarding chronic disease management, preventive care, treatment risks, and postoperative rehabilitation instructions.
Documentation & Coordination:
Maintain precise, timely documentation within our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with audiology, speech therapy, and primary care providers.
Qualifications & Requirements Education:
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree required.
Licensure & Certification:
Current NCCPA board certification (PA-C), an active state Physician Assistant license, and a valid DEA registration.
Experience:
3-5 years of clinical experience in otolaryngology, surgical subspecialties, or urgent care
Skills:
Proficiency or strong willingness to learn detailed microscopic and endoscopic ENT procedures. Excellent manual dexterity, sharp attention to detail, and a highly collaborative communication style. Benefits & Compensation Competitive base salary with performance/productivity bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. Contact Information Please click APPLY!