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 focused on patient safety and quality care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients and healthcare teams.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications.
Ability to provide patient care for all age demographics.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient evaluations and assessments for follow-up visits.
Perform focused physical examinations of relevant areas as clinically appropriate.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear documentation.
Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
Round and discharge patients in a hospital setting, with a home clinic in Columbia when not in the hospital.
Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including various classes of drugs.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab tests and imaging studies.
Collaborate with supervising physicians for complex case consultations.
Participate in after-hours call coverage with physician backup.
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, including 401k matching.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Short & Long Term Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Description
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 APP will provide comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. With SCENT, you're part of a team built around ENT, allergy, sleep medicine, audiology, and our own ambulatory surgery center, working side by side with experienced, board-certified physicians who want APPs as real partners in patient care. This position is hospital based, covering MUSC and Prisma Health (Columbia). The hours are 7am-4pm.
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, allergy, and sleep medicine.
Hospital based: Rounding/discharging. Home clinic will be Columbia (Downtown) when the APP is not in the hospital.
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.
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.
