Physician Assistant) - Otolaryngology Clinic - Harborview (Part-time, 80% FTE)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

14d•$133,944 - $209,664•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Otolaryngology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem, temporary ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified. The clinic assesses and treats patients with routine and complex disorders, conditions and cancers of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. Our highly-trained surgeons, speech pathologists, nurses and support staff work hard to provide each patient with individualized treatment and information to support the healthiest outcome possible. We also provide diagnosis and treatment for voice and swallowing conditions, sleep surgery, and complete audiology services, including diagnostic hearing evaluations and advanced hearing aid technology.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
BLS certification
Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington with national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Responsibilities

Records medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and/or perform diagnostic tests, evaluate test results, establish diagnoses and prescribe medication and/or treatments
Performs minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations, postoperative wound care, scoping, incising and draining abscesses, including administration of local anesthesia
Provides health education; assist with proper utilization of community social and health care resources. Assists in clinical training of various levels of health care professionals, participates in continuing education
Supports and assists Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Neurotology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty in the provision of services during physician visits and assumes responsibility for care under guidelines set forth by team
Perform perioperative care to include postoperative care, in-patient rounds, consult service and other follow up care
Coordination of care for Oral Maxillofacial and Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery patients throughout treatment