APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II | Otolaryngology; ENT

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00

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.

The Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The NP works in collaboration with otolaryngologists and the multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, manage medical and surgical treatments, and provide patient education. Perform detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on ENT disorders.

Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as audiograms, CT/MRI scans, and lab work.

Assist in the management of acute and chronic ENT conditions, including infections, allergies, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck cancers.

Provide preoperative and postoperative care for ENT surgical patients.

Manage medication therapy, including antibiotics, steroids, and other relevant treatments.

Conduct minor procedures within scope of practice, such as ear debridement, nasal endoscopy, and laryngoscopy.

Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care.

Document clinical encounters thoroughly and maintain accurate medical records.

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement initiatives.

This position also provides on‑call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree…