About this opportunity
Asheville Ear, Nose, & Throat, PA lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in asheville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Worksite address
asheville, NC, 28803, US
Who can apply
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