Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient care assistance in a clinic setting in one or more specialized areas, under the supervision of a primary care physician. Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and team-oriented Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT) practice. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of ENT surgeons and advanced practice providers in a high-volume academic surgical specialty clinic setting. Training and Onboarding: The PA will undergo a structured 8–12 month training period that includes supervised clinical rotations across all major ENT subspecialties, including: General Otolaryngology Rhinology & Allergy Laryngology Otology/Neurotology Head & Neck Oncology Pediatric ENT Training will occur in both faculty and PA-led clinics and will be focused on developing clinical acumen, procedural proficiency, and specialty-specific knowledge with on-the-job training and didactic activities. Post-Training Practice Model: Upon successful completion of the training period, the PA will conduct independent clinic sessions under indirect supervision of a collaborating physician in accordance with state licensure and institutional policy. The PA will be responsible for evaluating and managing patients across a wide range of ENT conditions in the outpatient setting.

Requirements

Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current NCCPA certification and state PA licensure (or eligibility)
BLS/ACLS certification
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated interest in procedural care and subspecialty medicine

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical experience in ENT or a surgical specialty preferred but not required
New graduates welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Elicit detailed histories from patients and conduct comprehensive physical examinations
Determines diagnosis and orders appropriate testing
Develops treatment plans
Counsels patients and families on their health/disease/surgery
Cerumen removal
Nasal endoscopy
Flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy
Foreign body removal (ear, nose, throat)
Management of epistaxis (including cautery and nasal packing)
Participation in departmental meetings, QI initiatives, and multidisciplinary case discussions
Performs related duties as required