Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UWMC Montlake
About The Position
The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is seeking one full-time ARNP or PA at the rank of Teaching Associate. The Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA) deployed to UWMC Montlake is a member of a tertiary care Otolaryngology-HNS team that includes 14 attending physicians, 25 residents, 7 APPS, as well as audiologists, speech language pathologists and over 50 support staff. This role will provide perioperative support and continuity of care for Head and Neck Cancer with inpatient and clinic responsibilities. Clinically, the applicant will be responsible for providing services independently and collaboratively in the perioperative environment including initial and ongoing assessment and diagnosis and treatment of patient’s medical status. This APP will hold a Teaching Associate faculty position in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ENT). This faculty position has an annual service period of 12-months (July 1 - June 30). The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027. New graduates are welcome to apply. Although previous ENT experience is preferable, over time candidates will be mentored and provided professional opportunities to gain knowledge and procedural skills.
Requirements
- Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate program.
- Current and valid state licensure as an ARNP or PA-C or foreign equivalent.
- Nationally Certified ARNP/PA-C with DEA.
- Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients.
Nice To Haves
- Previous ENT experience is preferable
Responsibilities
- Provide complex and problem-focused initial assessment, screening/diagnostic evaluation, management, and follow-up with otolaryngology patients.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary evaluation, management, and follow-up of patients using appropriate clinical practice guidelines.
- Evaluate and manage urgent issues.
- Perform procedures according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice including wound assessment, sino-nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy and cerumen removal.
- Collaborate with the Otolaryngology team, PCPs, and other providers to ensure coordination and continuity of care for patients across the continuum of care and over time.
- Participate as a key member of the interdisciplinary team through the development of collaborative and innovative practices and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
- Provide other duties as requested, consistent with the APP role.
- Inpatient consults
- Post-operative visits
- Provide patient, caregiver and peer education
- Attend multidisciplinary tumor board and team meetings
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
