Allergy & Immunology Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Proliance Surgeons, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound ENT in Seattle is expanding into integrated allergy services and seeking a Physician Assistant to help launch and grow a new allergy and immunology program. The PA will work closely with ENT physicians to build a high-impact service line, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

The role offers the opportunity to develop a foundational clinical program in a well-established, physician-led practice in a highly desirable Seattle market, with strong collaboration and

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board certified or board eligible (PA-C).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State.
• Experience in allergy, immunology, ENT, or related field preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification and CPR/BLS from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, asthma, and food allergies.
• Perform skin prick, intradermal, patch testing, and allergen immunotherapy.
• Educate patients on allergy management and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and ENT colleagues.
• Assist in developing clinic workflows and protocols.
• Follow policies outlined in Associate Handbook.

Skills

Advanced physical assessment

Excellent communication

HIPAA compliance

Program development

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

PA program graduate

PA-C board certified/eligible

WA State licensure eligible

NCCPA certification

CPR & BLS (AHA)

Job description

Position Summary

Puget Sound ENT is a well-established, physician-led otolaryngology practice serving the greater Seattle area. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and innovative clinical environment. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding into integrated allergy services to provide comprehensive airway care for our patients. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to help launch and grow a new allergy and immunology program within our practice. This is a unique opportunity for a PA who enjoys both clinical care and program development, working closely with ENT physicians to build a high-impact service line. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Why Join Puget Sound ENT?

Position Highlights

• Established, respected private practice in a highly desirable Seattle market
• Built-in patient volume and opportunity to grow a new specialty service
• Supportive, physician-led culture focused on high-quality care
• Opportunity to play a foundational role in building a new clinical program

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and manage patients with:
  • Allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis
  • Asthma and respiratory allergies
  • Food allergies and anaphylaxis
  • Atopic dermatitis and urticaria
• Perform and oversee:
  • Skin prick and intradermal testing
  • Patch testing
  • Administration and monitoring of allergen immunotherapy (SCIT/SLIT)
• Educate patients on allergy management and treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and ENT colleagues
• Assist in developing clinic workflows and protocols
• Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program
• Board certified or board eligible (PA-C)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State
• Prior experience in allergy, immunology, ENT, or related field preferred
• Strong clinical skills and patient-centered approach
• Interest in program building and practice growth
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
• Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.

• Superior customer service skills
• Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
• Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
• Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution

• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
• Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.