Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology - Otology

Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology (Otology) – Full‑time, Days

Salary range: $60.00 – $79.67 hourly. Placement depends on experience and internal equity. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development, wellbeing fund, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, annual salary increase and incentive bonus, paid time off, holiday pay, and more. For full details visit jobs.nm.org/benefits.

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant to provide outpatient otology care for patients with hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, etc. The role is autonomous, collaborates with physicians, and adheres to NM policies and regulatory standards.

• Four 10‑hour days (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call duties

• Provide direct clinical care, demonstrating expertise in otology
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ear conditions
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals
• Develop educational strategies for patients, families, and staff
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice
• Participate in or conduct research and quality improvement related to otology
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and document care
• Coordinate discharge planning and after‑visit care
• Advocate for patients and participate in committees or task forces
• Assist in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (CAP)
• Licensed PA in medicine in Illinois
• Active Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation PA license
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
• ACLS certification (as specified by department)
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration (as specified)
• Minimum 1 year of prior PA experience

• ENT experience

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

A background check, including criminal history, is performed for new hires and, as applicable, internal transfers.

AI tools may be used in parts of the review process, but all hiring decisions are made by a person.

Internal employees and rehires who left within the past year are not eligible. New graduate internal employees seeking a first licensed clinical position may be eligible.