Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; RNFA; Otology, Neurotology Lateral Skull Surgery

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $61.00
• Salary Range Maximum: $79.67
• Compensation: USD 61 - USD 79.67 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with our Department of Otolaryngology.

This APP will provide care in a hybrid practice setting that includes outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding and OR.

• Morning inpatient rounding prior to clinic or OR responsibilities, with inpatient volumes typically averaging 1 to 2 patients per week, and will manage ED and inpatient consults during office hours. The role offers a graduated progression to maintaining 3 to 4 clinic days per week, caring for new, established, and post-operative patients.

Procedural Opportunities:
The APP will perform microscope-assisted ear canal debridement/cleaning, intratympanic injections, mastoid bowl care, suture and staple removal, and other minor outpatient otologic procedures. Candidates interested in procedural practice may also have the opportunity to participate in the operating room and first assist on complex otologic and lateral skull base surgeries.

The APP will join a collegial team dedicated exclusively to the care of ear and lateral skull base disorders, working closely with physicians and audiologists. Supported by more than 40 years of established reputation and referral growth. The team provides comprehensive qua ternary-level care for vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), cerebrospinal fluid leaks, paragangliomas, lateral skull base tumors, hearing loss, chronic ear disease, tympanic membrane perforations, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, adult cochlear implants, and other complex otologic disorders.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, day shift
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM (6:30 AM start on days the APP participates in surgery)

Locations:

• Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for…