Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Instructor, Surgery, Otolaryngology

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Instructor – Surgery (Otolaryngology) Position Overview

Location: Stony Brook, New York.
Type: Full-Time. This role is integral to the inpatient Otolaryngology (ENT) team, collaborating with attending surgeons, residents, and staff to manage hospitalized and consult patients.

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds with residents and attending physicians.
• Conduct inpatient evaluations, post‑operative assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries using the EMR.
• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Respond to ENT consults from inpatient and emergency departments.
• Perform or assist with bedside ENT procedures such as flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, epistaxis control, tracheostomy care, and abscess drainage.
• Provide perioperative support and first assistance in the operating room as needed.
• Support resident education by teaching procedural skills and inpatient workflows.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Required for Nurse Practitioners:

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing.
• Current RN registration in New York State.
• Minimum one year post‑licensure nursing experience.
• At least one year experience working with pediatric patients.

Required for Physician Assistants:

• NYS license and NCCPA certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program (or foreign equivalent).
• Minimum one year experience working with pediatric patients.

• Experience in fast‑paced medical practices.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).

• Tenure/Non‑Tenure Track; FLSA Exempt.
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible.
• Candidates must pass a background investigation.

Stony Brook University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.