Physician Assistant

Asheville Ear, Nose, & Throat, PA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Asheville Ear, Nose, & Throat, PA in North Carolina seeks a Physician Assistant with 3–5 years of ENT or-related clinical experience. The role includes patient evaluation, surgical assistance, and in-office procedures. A Master's degree and NCCPA certification are required, with an active state license and DEA registration.

Join our team to provide comprehensive ENT care, collaborate with audiology and primary care, and contribute to patient education and treatment planning in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Education: ARC-PA accredited PA program and a Master's degree.
• Licensure: NCCPA board certification (PA-C) and active state PA license.
• Certification: valid DEA registration.
• Experience: 3-5 years in otolaryngology, surgical subspecialties, or urgent care.
• Skills: proficiency in ENT microsurgical/endoscopic techniques and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with ENT symptoms.
• Assist in ENT surgeries as first/second assistant.
• Manage pre- and postoperative care and documentation.
• Order and interpret audiology tests and imaging.
• Perform outpatient procedures such as laryngoscopy and debridement.
• Develop and monitor patient management plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team communication

Willingness to learn ENT procedures

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in PA studies

Tools

Endoscopy

Microscopy

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive physical exams, take detailed medical histories, and evaluate patients presenting with ENT symptoms (e.g., sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, tonsillitis, and sleep apnea).

• Surgical Assisting: Serve as first or second assist in the operating room for a wide variety of ENT surgeries (e.g., tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, sinus surgeries, thyroidectomies, and ear tubes). Maintain sterile field protocols and assist with wound closure.

• Surgical Care Management: Manage pre-operative workups and counseling, as well as postoperative monitoring, suture/staple removal, and complication management. (Optional based on practice needs: Assist in the operating room during major surgical procedures).

• Diagnostic Interpretation: Order and accurately interpret specialized diagnostic tests, including audiograms, tympanograms, allergy panels, and imaging studies (CT scans, MRIs).

• In-Office Procedures: Safely perform common outpatient procedures, including flexible nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy assistance, cerumen (earwax) removal, microscopic ear debridement, and minor wound care.

• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor patient management plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in alignment with state regulations.

• Patient Counseling: Educate patients and their families regarding chronic disease management, preventive care, treatment risks, and postoperative rehabilitation instructions.

• Documentation & Coordination: Maintain precise, timely documentation within our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with audiology, speech therapy, and primary care providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree required.

• Licensure & Certification: Current NCCPA board certification (PA-C), an active state Physician Assistant license, and a valid DEA registration.

• Experience: 3-5 years of clinical experience in otolaryngology, surgical subspecialties, or urgent care

• Skills: Proficiency or strong willingness to learn detailed microscopic and endoscopic ENT procedures. Excellent manual dexterity, sharp attention to detail, and a highly collaborative communication style.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary with performance/productivity bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.