Nurse Practitioner ENT (Chesapeake Specialty Care)- Part-Time- 30-39 hrs. weekly

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Annapolis, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Nurse Practitioner position focusing on Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) conditions. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of ENT issues, including allergies and related disorders. Responsibilities extend to evaluating specific ear, nose, and throat symptoms, managing chronic conditions like sinusitis and tonsillitis, and performing minor in-office procedures. The position also includes providing crucial pre-operative education and counseling to patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and post-operative care.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and prescriptive authority as required by state law
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner required
• Current BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in otolaryngology, primary care, family practice, or a related specialty preferred
• Experience performing or assisting with minor office-based procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of ENT conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses, including allergies and related disorders
• Evaluate concerns such as hearing loss, tinnitus, impacted cerumen, ear pain, eustachian tube dysfunction, chronic ear infections, dizziness, and other ear disorders
• Assess and manage nasal obstruction, congestion, nosebleeds, nasal polyps or masses, and deviated septum symptoms
• Treat throat-related conditions including chronic tonsillitis, strep throat, abscesses, hoarseness, voice disorders, vocal cord nodules, swallowing difficulties, reflux, airway concerns, snoring, and sleep apnea
• Manage chronic sinusitis, recurrent sinus infections, facial pain, and headaches related to sinus conditions
• Perform minor in-office procedures such as nasal endoscopy, biopsies, cultures, ear cleaning, cauterization, and nasal packing for epistaxis
• Provide pre-operative education and appointments for patients and families, including answering questions regarding surgery and before- and after-care instructions
• Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and chronic disease management

Benefits

• Total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level