Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hospital/Clinic

SENTA Partners • Columbia, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) delivers high-quality patient care in ENT and Allergy clinics, supporting case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. The role works alongside experienced, board-certified physicians and teams in ENT, allergy, sleep medicine, audiology, and an ambulatory surgery center.

This hospital-based position covers MUSC and Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina. When not working in the hospital, the APP’s home clinic is in downtown Columbia. The stated hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The role also participates in after-hours call coverage from home, with physician backup available as needed.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• Certification through an accredited NP or PA program.
• Strong clinical skills focused on patient safety and quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficiency with electronic health records 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 a clinical or outpatient setting, preferably 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 effectively with patients.
• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
• Round on and discharge hospital patients.
• 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.
• Consult with supervising physicians 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 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
• 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