Position Summary

The certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.

The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and may provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.

Physician Assistant - Ear, Nose, and Throat & Aesthetics

About Us: We are a well-established, dynamic ENT practice committed to delivering comprehensive otolaryngologic care. Within this scope of practice we also perform both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in a dual-role capacity. This unique position blends traditional ENT clinical and surgical responsibilities with aesthetic services, including cosmetic injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers.

The ideal candidate is passionate about both functional and aesthetic medicine and is eager to grow within both specialties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities- Aesthetic Practice

• Perform comprehensive patient consultations and develop customized treatment plans for aesthetic procedures.
• Administer cosmetic injections (Botox and dermal fillers) with precision and attention to natural-looking results.
• Educate patients on aesthetic products, procedures, post-care, and set realistic expectations.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance in all aesthetic procedures.
• Build lasting relationships with patients through compassionate, confident, and professional care.

Desired Candidate Qualities

• Confident and calm presence, with excellent bedside manner
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to precision
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Education/Experience

• Current PA license (or eligibility) in good standing
• Prior experience or training in aesthetic injectables is welcome
• ENT experience is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications in cosmetic procedures if not already held
• Graduate of accredited Physician's Assistant Program
• Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
• Two years prior experience in surgery preferred

Additional Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting/ identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients
• Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans
• Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice
• Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges
• Administer and/or inject medications
• Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes
• Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record
• Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines
• Assist in Surgical Procedures
• Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
• OPTIONAL Primary or secondary trauma call coverage
• OPTIONAL Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patients
• Answering service coverage and responsibilities
• The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
• May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient's care plan
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession
• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
• Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician
• Complete duties and assist others as directed

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.