Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA)

SENTA Partners • Columbia, SC

3d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) delivers high-quality patient care within South Carolina ENT’s ENT and Allergy clinics. The role supports case management, follow-up care, and patient communication, working alongside experienced, board-certified physicians across ENT, allergy, sleep medicine, audiology, and an ambulatory surgery center. Clinical work includes in-office procedures and hospital rounding and discharging, with physician consultation available for complex cases. The position also participates in after-hours call coverage from home, with physician backup as needed.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state of practice.
• Certification through an accredited NP or PA program.
• Previous experience in a clinical or outpatient setting.
• Strong clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficiency using electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide patient care for all age demographics.
• Eligibility for hospital privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ENT or Allergy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including interval histories and assessments for follow-up visits.
• Perform focused physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, chest, and skin as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, documenting care clearly and communicating it effectively with patients.
• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
• Perform in-office procedures and hospital rounding and discharging.
• Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antihistamines, decongestants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, inhaled and oral steroids, and antibiotics.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, radiology, CT scans, and audiograms.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for consultation on complex or difficult cases, in person or by phone.
• Participate in after-hours call coverage from home, with physician backup available as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Time off policy emphasizing work-life balance
• Continuing education opportunities, including an education fund and CEU days for conferences and other educational goals
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed