Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Otolaryngology (40 hours)

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in OtolaryngologyKey Responsibilities:Providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Sleep MedicineObtaining comprehensive patient histories and performing physical exams for both new and return patients.Performing pre-operative, post operative and urgent ORL evaluations in the ORL clinic.Assisting with procedures both in the clinic setting and in the satellite operating room (Waltham).Participates in multidisciplinary clinics and communicate effectively with all members of the team.Ordering necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures and issuing appropriate prescriptions/medications.Ordering sleep studies and assisting in management of sleep and circadian disordersActively participating in Department of ORL educational meetings and conferences.Working 40 hours per week: Four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Will rotate primarily between Boston and Waltham. Occasional shifts at either Weymouth, North Dartmouth, Needham, Lexington, and Peabody as needed. Minimum QualificationsEducationA Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant StudiesExperiencePrevious APP experience is preferredPrior Otolaryngology/Pediatric experience strongly preferredNew grad PAs will be consideredFor NPs must have 1 year of RN experience, required Licensure/CertificationsA current Massachusetts PA or NP licenseIf a Nurse Practitioner a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification, provided by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required.