Otology Advanced Practice Provider

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Otolaryngology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with experience or advanced training in Otolaryngology, to join our team. Working with the Otolaryngology faculty, the Advanced Practice Provider will primarily be involved in Otology care in the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities will include providing care and education to patients with various otolaryngologic conditions in coordination with the attending physicians, performing various procedures in the office setting, assisting with inpatient and emergency room consultations, and managing otolaryngology inpatients with the resident team. Experience in office-based procedures (flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, otomicroscopy and other ear procedures, biopsies), as well as basic suturing and first assisting skills is desired. This is a full-time day shift position with some flexibility for a four-day workweek if desired. Per diem opportunities are also available. The ideal candidate should have an interest in teaching, as educational responsibilities will include the training of PA residents as part of an established Otolaryngology PA residency program. A faculty appointment at the level of Instructor through The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth will be requested. Dartmouth Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision and malpractice insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and CME allowance. Position Highlights: Full-time (four 10-hour shifts) with a focus on Otology Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team Academic appointment with Geisel School of Medicine Education loan incentive program and PSLF eligibility for outstanding loans

Requirements

Experience or advanced training in Otolaryngology
Experience in office-based procedures (flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, otomicroscopy and other ear procedures, biopsies)
Basic suturing and first assisting skills
2-4 years of advanced practice provider experience strongly preferred
Experience with Otolaryngology or surgical service
Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
National specialty certification as FNP or ANP; or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in office-based procedures (flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, otomicroscopy and other ear procedures, biopsies)
Basic suturing and first assisting skills

Responsibilities

Providing care and education to patients with various otolaryngologic conditions in coordination with the attending physicians
Performing various procedures in the office setting
Assisting with inpatient and emergency room consultations
Managing otolaryngology inpatients with the resident team
Training of PA residents as part of an established Otolaryngology PA residency program