Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in South Carolina.
Certification through an accredited NP or PA program.
Previous clinical experience, ideally in ENT or Allergy settings.
Strong clinical skills emphasizing patient safety and quality care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient interaction.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and basic computer applications.
Ability to provide care across all age demographics.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient evaluations and follow-up assessments.
Perform focused physical examinations of relevant areas as needed.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear documentation.
Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses for ENT and allergy conditions.
Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including various classes of drugs.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies like lab tests and imaging.
Assist in managing immunotherapy reactions and consult with physicians for severe cases.
Collaborate with supervising physicians on complex cases and participate in after-hours call coverage.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Time off policy emphasizing work-life balance.
Continuing education opportunities with an education fund and CEU-days.
Robust retirement benefits with 401k matching.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Short & Long Term Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Description
South Carolina ENT (SCENT), an esteemed otolaryngology practice and an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is dedicated to serving the community of greater Columbia. The specialists at SCENT are committed to providing the most comprehensive care in ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within our ENT and Allergy clinics. This position provides comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. Working under moderate supervision, the APP evaluates and manages patients with upper respiratory, allergy, asthma, and dermatologic conditions while collaborating closely with clinic physicians in complex cases to ensure optimal outcomes.
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.
Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antihistamines, decongestants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, inhaled and oral steroids, and antibiotics.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiology, CT scans, and audiograms.
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 a clinical or outpatient setting, preferably in ENT or Allergy.
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).
APP (NP or PA) must be able to provide patient care for all age demographics.
