Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No call

No weekends

No holidays

Epic EMR with AI scribe

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician Assistant for our Ear, Nose, & Throat Center led by Dr. Tyler Swiss. The team has strong patient satisfaction and a mission to improve community health.

The ENT PA conducts exams, collaborates on treatment plans, assists in surgeries, and educates patients. The role emphasizes no call, no weekends, and no holidays, with Epic EMR and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Active WA State licensure or eligibility to obtain.
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Previous clinical ENT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams of ears, nose, and throat; order and interpret tests.
• Collaborate with attending physician on treatment plans.
• Perform in-office care: ear cleaning, debridement, cerumen removal, nasal cautery.
• Assist in surgical procedures and post-operative care, educate patients/families.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

WA State licensure

DEA registration

ACLS certification

ENT experience (preferred)

Epic/EMR proficiency

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician Assistant for our Ear, Nose, & Throat Center lead by Dr. Tyler Swiss. Dr. Swill provides comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. At PMH, you’ll join a supportive team with extremely low employee turnover and patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile. PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen primary care and specialty clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.

Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical exams of the ears, nose, and throat; order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with attending physician to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Perform in-office care including ear cleaning, minor debridement, cerumen removal, and nasal cautery
• Assist in surgical procedures and support post-operative careEducate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventative care
• Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician Assistant Practice Highlights:

• No call. No weekends. No holidays.
• Epic EMR with access to the latest technology, including AI scribe
• Locally governed with strong community presence; financially sound organization

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active WA State licensure or eligible to obtain
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State
• ACLS certification, required
• Previous clinical ENT experience, preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
• Proficiency in Epic/EMR systems and documentation standards

Compensation Highlights:

• Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
• Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range of $135,000 - $165,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.
• 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
• Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
• Generous PTO allowance.

Why PMH?

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health.Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve. From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.

Community Description

• Friendly and Welcoming community
• Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
• The Birthplace of Washington Wine
• No State income tax
• 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco); 3 hours to Seattle
• Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
• 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon

For more information, please contact:

Kelliann Ergeson at [e-mail]