Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Department of Otolaryngology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best‑in‑class health care professionals and developing cutting‑edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking candidates for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to function as an independent practitioner with the support of our physicians. They will provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients. The individual will provide patient/family education and will be expected to participate in teaching. This is a full‑time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), Monday‑Friday position.

• Perform appropriate history and physical for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence‑based practice
• Participate in research and development projects
• Participate in education of APPs, APP students and medical students
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time

• Nurse Practitioner
  • A Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program
  • National certification by ANCC or AANP
  • Current/Valid license in the state of Ohio
• Physician Assistant
  • Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review
  • Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA) or its predecessor agencies
  • National Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Current/Valid license in the state of Ohio

• Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub‑specialty

• Sitting
  - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening
  - Often
• Talking
  - Often
• Standing
  - Often
• Walking
  - Often
• Bending
  - Seldom
• Stooping
  - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting
  - Seldom
• Reaching overhead
  - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing
  - Seldom

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14‑18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work‑Life Balance

UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending funds & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.  for a list of acceptable documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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