Physician Assistant - ENT

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) for ENT works under the supervision of an ENT Surgeon, providing a range of medical services in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.  The PA is responsible for care of patients including assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status. The PA will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records, scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required and work as a team with other care providers to ensure delivery of premium care to each and every patient. 

Northfield Hospital Clinics is committed to quality care and patient safety. To support that initiative, NH C requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza except for those with health and religious exemptions.

Key Accountabilities:

Patient Evaluation

• Perform detailed patient histories, physical examination, and assessments related to ENT conditions. 

Diagnostic Testing

• Order, interpret, conduct diagnostic tests such as audiogram, CT scans, MRIs to identify ENT issues.

Treatment Planning

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication prescriptions, therapeutic interventions, and surgical referrals as necessary.

Minor procedures

• Perform minor procedures such as ear irrigation, nasal endoscopy, abscess drainage, and biopsy collection under physician supervision.

 Pre-and -Post Operative Care

• Assist with pre-operative evaluations, patient education, and post-operative follow-up care including wound management and suture removal.

 Patient Education

• Educate patients and their families on ENT conditions, preventive care, treatment options, and post-treatment care.

Collaboration

• Work closely with ENT Surgeon, audiologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records including charting in the electronic health record.
• Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment ensuring appropriate documentation to meet coding/billing and regulatory requirements.

Other

• Support the work of the clinic and organization by participation in improvement activities including but not limited to implementation and ongoing success of operational improvements, compliance efforts, IS initiatives and quality improvements.

Qualifications:

• Current Physician Assistant License from the MN State Board of Medical Practice, in good standing
• Certified as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
• BLS certification
• Prior experience with primary care, urgent care or ENT experience, preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills, preferred

Schedule: 

• 40hrs-80hrs/2wks
• FTE and hours are flexible, per department need
• No weekend or holiday requirements

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-site Parking
• Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital  Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.

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