Physician Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation & Diagnosis: 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.