Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - ENT

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Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – ENT Cost Center:  Mfld-Otolaryngology Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

Job Description:

Marshfield Medical Center is seeking an ENT Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Marshfield, Wisconsin
. The APC will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care within our Otolaryngology (ENT) department. This position combines both outpatient clinic services and surgical first-assist responsibilities. The APC will collaborate closely with ENT physicians, audiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across a wide range of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions. You will also be included in a call rotation.

• Perform patient evaluations, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ENT conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education.
• Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal cautery, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal) as credentialed.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.

• Serve as first assist in the operating room for a variety of ENT surgeries, including but not limited to tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, ear surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and head & neck procedures.
• Assist with intraoperative tasks such as tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and instrument handling under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including site verification and consent review.
• Support post-operative recovery and coordinate follow-up care.

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.

For Nurse Practitioner's - Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.

For Physician Assistant's - Master’s or Baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors. Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living which includes below national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town you will have access to 6,500 acres for…