Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Otolaryngology (40 hours)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

License/certification reimbursement

Discounted transit passes

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Otolaryngology. You will provide comprehensive pediatric ORL and sleep medicine care, take histories, perform exams, and support both clinic and operative procedures in Boston and Waltham.

The role involves coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, ordering tests and sleep studies, and participating in educational meetings. Schedule includes four 10-hour shifts, with some travel to nearby sites.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Massachusetts PA or NP license required.
• CSFA certification required for Nurse Practitioners (NBSTSA) if NP.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical exams for new and returning patients.
• Conduct pre-, post-operative and urgent ORL evaluations in the clinic.
• Assist with procedures in the clinic and satellite operating room (Waltham).
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and coordinate with the care team.
• Order diagnostic tests, consultations, and prescriptions as appropriate.
• Order sleep studies and assist in sleep/circadian disorder management.
• Attend Department of ORL educational meetings and conferences.
• Work 40 hours/week on four 10-hour shifts, primarily in Boston and Waltham; occasional shifts in other locations.

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Otolaryngology

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine
• Obtaining comprehensive patient histories and performing physical exams for both new and return patients.
• Performing pre-operative, post operative and urgent ORL evaluations in the ORL clinic.
• Assisting with procedures both in the clinic setting and in the satellite operating room (Waltham).
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinics and communicate effectively with all members of the team.
• Ordering necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures and issuing appropriate prescriptions/medications.
• Ordering sleep studies and assisting in management of sleep and circadian disorders
• Actively participating in Department of ORL educational meetings and conferences.
• Working 40 hours per week: Four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Will rotate primarily between Boston and Waltham. Occasional shifts at either Weymouth, North Dartmouth, Needham, Lexington, and Peabody as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• A Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Experience

• Previous APP experience is preferred
• Prior Otolaryngology/Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• New grad PAs will be considered
• For NPs must have 1 year of RN experience, required

Licensure/Certifications

• A current Massachusetts PA or NP license
• If a Nurse Practitioner a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification, provided by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.