Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP)- Huntersville (48289)

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA); Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CEENTA seeks an Advanced Care Practitioner to join a leading ENT, eye, nose, and throat group in the Carolinas. The ACP will work under physician supervision, conducting patient exams, managing follow-ups, and supporting hospital consults while delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates are clinically strong, collaborative, and committed to professional excellence. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, teamwork, and flexible coverage including evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Requires ACP licensure per NC Board of Medicine.
• Graduate of accredited NP/PA program.
• Otolaryngology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed patient assessments, physical exams, and compile medical histories.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries independently within scope.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory and radiologic studies.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Conduct allergy consultations and participate in research or drug studies.
• Provide patient education and counseling across ENT conditions.
• Facilitate referrals to CEENTA physicians.
• Perform consultations at surrounding hospital systems as needed.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday triage call coverage.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

EHR proficiency

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate of accredited NP/PA program

Job description

Why Join CEENTA?

CEENTA is the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group in the Carolinas. You will join a supportive, mission-driven team committed to providing exceptional patient care and a collaborative clinical environment.

CEENTA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Care Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is motivated, clinically strong, and committed to exceptional patient-centered care. You bring professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication skills, and are comfortable working under physician supervision while managing clinic duties and occasional hospital consults. You demonstrate empathy, attention to detail, and support CEENTA's mission of high-quality, ethical patient care.

Clinical Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Perform detailed patient assessments, physical exams, and compile medical histories.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries independently within scope.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory and radiologic studies.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Conduct allergy consultations and participate in research or drug studies.
• Provide patient education and counseling across a variety of ENT conditions.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate CEENTA physicians.
• Perform consultations at surrounding hospital systems as needed.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday triage call coverage.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create complete, accurate encounter documentation in the EHR.
• Follow all supervisory requirements per NC Board of Medicine, including chart reviews and scheduled collaborating physician meetings.
• Ensure documentation meets CEENTA and hospital standards.

A Typical Day

Your day begins with clinic, performing patient exams, reviewing histories, and managing follow-up care. Depending on physician scheduling, you may also complete hospital consults. Throughout the day, you will diagnose and treat ENT conditions, support minor procedures, update medical records, collaborate with your supervising physician, and support the patient experience.

Qualifications

What You will Bring

Education/ Licensure & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Meets all state requirements for ACP practice.
• Must meet requirements for hospital credentialing/privileges.

Experience

• Successful completion of ACP program and clinical rotations required.
• Otolaryngology experience preferred.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to perform medical procedures within ACP scope.
• Proficiency with EHR and clinical software systems.
• Patient focus, empathy, attention to detail.
• Critical thinking, adaptability, and multitasking ability.