Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT) - College Community in...

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

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa

Employment Type

Full-Time

Opportunity Details

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Otolaryngology (ENT) practice in Waterloo, Iowa.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a physician-led, patient-centered practice serving a regional population of approximately 280,000 throughout Northeast Iowa. The APP will work collaboratively with an experienced Otolaryngologist, audiology services, nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive ENT care. The practice enjoys established referral patterns, an existing patient base, and clinic space conveniently located on the hospital campus.

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.

MercyOne Offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Commencement bonus
• CME allowance
• Paid CME time
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Physician-led medical group focused on provider wellness and work-life balance
• Collegial and collaborative practice environment

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.

About MercyOne Northeast Iowa

MercyOne Northeast Iowa includes MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, and more than 20 primary care locations serving eight counties throughout Northeast Iowa. The MercyOne Medical Group includes more than 180 employed physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

About Waterloo/Cedar Falls

The Cedar Valley offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, affordable housing, vibrant arts and cultural opportunities, extensive recreational amenities, and easy access to larger Midwest metropolitan areas. Home to the University of Northern Iowa, the community combines the advantages of a thriving college town with the comfort and friendliness of a family-oriented Midwestern community.