Teaching Associate | Advanced Practice Provider- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UWMC Montlake
About The Position
The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is seeking one full-time ARNP or PA at the rank of Teaching Associate for UWMC Montlake. The Advanced Practice Provider will join a tertiary-care Otolaryngology-HNS team and provide perioperative support and continuity of care for patients with head and neck cancer, with inpatient and clinic responsibilities. The role includes independently and collaboratively assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients’ medical conditions in the perioperative environment. The faculty appointment is in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and has a 12-month annual service period, July 1 through June 30. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027. New graduates are welcome to apply. Previous ENT experience is preferable; candidates will be mentored over time and offered professional opportunities to develop knowledge and procedural skills.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate program.
- Current and valid state licensure as an ARNP or PA-C, or foreign equivalent.
- National certification as an ARNP or PA-C and DEA registration.
- Demonstrated excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
- Effective interpersonal and leadership skills, and clinical expertise in patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous ENT experience is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Provide complex and problem-focused initial assessment, screening and diagnostic evaluation, management, and follow-up for otolaryngology patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation, management, and follow-up using appropriate clinical practice guidelines.
- Evaluate and manage urgent issues.
- Perform procedures within licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice, including wound assessment, sinonasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, and cerumen removal.
- Coordinate and maintain continuity of care with the Otolaryngology team, primary care providers, and other providers.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team practices and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
- Provide inpatient consults and postoperative visits.
- Provide education to patients, caregivers, and peers.
- Attend multidisciplinary tumor board and team meetings.
- Perform other duties as requested that are consistent with the APP role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
