ENT NP/PA: Patient-Centered Otolaryngology in Iowa

NONPF; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Commencement bonus

CME allowance

Paid CME time

Generous paid time off

Insurance: health, dental, vision,life

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a physician-led Otolaryngology (ENT) practice in Waterloo, Iowa. The APP will collaborate with an experienced Otolaryngologist, audiology services, nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive ENT care on a modern hospital campus.

The ideal candidate may be board-certified or eligible, with Iowa licensure and DEA eligibility, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Iowa license.
• Current DEA certification or eligibility.
• ENT experience preferred; motivated new graduates with relevant clinical experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage common ENT conditions involving the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
• Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Perform office-based procedures as credentialed.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Document encounters within the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with audiologists, primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Iowa licensure

DEA certification/eligibility

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a physician-led Otolaryngology (ENT) practice in Waterloo, Iowa. The APP will collaborate with an experienced Otolaryngologist, audiology services, nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive ENT care on a modern hospital campus.

The ideal candidate may be board-certified or eligible, with Iowa licensure and DEA eligibility, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.