Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA)
Description
Northwest ENT and Allergy Centera leading otolaryngology practice and an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is committed to serving the northern Georgia community and specializes in the medical and surgical care of all ENT-related diseases.
SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe better, Hear better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within ENT setting. This position provides comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. Working under moderate supervision, the APP evaluates and manages a broad spectrum of head and neck disorders ranging from sinusitis and basic issues with chronic tonsillitis and otitis media all the way to complex head and neck cancers, cancer surveillance, and endocrine disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Open to both new and experienced APPs. NP or PA, licensed in Georgia. The priorities are comfort in a high volume surgical clinic, procedural willingness, and the ability to independently own a patient panel.
Key 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, ensuring all care is documented clearly and communicated effectively with patients.
- Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT and allergy conditions.
- Some first assist time in the operating room cases, complex head and neck surgery cases, and some open neck cases.
- Comfort with or previous exposure to nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, pressure equalization tube placement, and neck ultrasound are a plus.
- Assist in managing and treating reactions related to immunotherapy, seeking physician consultation for cases of greater severity.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians for consultation in complex or difficult cases, whether in person or by phone.
- Participate in after-hours call coverage from home with physician backup available as needed.
Why SENTA
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Time off policy with emphasis on work-life balance
- Continuing education opportunities, including an education fund and CEU-days for conferences and other educational goals
- Robust retirement benefits, including 401k matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state of practice.
- Certification through an accredited NP or PA program.
- Previous experience in an ENT setting preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Eligible for hospital privileges.