Physician Assistant (PA-C) - ENT

Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest ENT Specialists in Minnesota seeks a skilled Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our ENT team, practicing medicine under physician supervision in clinic and hospital settings, including surgery.

The PA will work in multiple areas, including allergy, ENT, internal medicine, pediatrics, and hospital rounds, with opportunities for education and administrative duties as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and accredited PA program completion.
• Active NCCPA certification.
• Active Minnesota and Wisconsin PA licenses.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Practices in clinic independently by treating patients, orders tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems, including emergencies.
• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information in the medical record.
• Assists surgeon in the hospital room and during procedures.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Surgical assistance

Patient counseling

Medical documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Active MN PA license

Active WI PA license

NCCPA certification

Current CPR certification

Four years healthcare experience before PA program

Job description

Midwest ENT Specialists is looking for a skilled and flexible Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team. This position will be responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision in both the clinic and hospital setting including surgery. Within the physician–physician assistant (PA-C) relationship, our PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in a clinic setting.

This individual may practice in several areas including allergy, asthma, ENT, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, surgical subspecialties, assisting in the operating room, hospital rounding and hospital based medicine. Additionally, occasional opportunities for patient education and administrative services may arise.

This position is full-time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practices in clinic independently by treating patients (conducting physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds). Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Recognizes and responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record.
• Assists surgeon in the hospital room (surgery planning, check for proper instruments, assist with the procedure)
• Completes hospital rounding and call, as required by supervising physician and department operations.
• Participates in and engages professionally in department meetings, townhalls and Midwest events throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program.
• Active certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs.
• Active MN and WI PA licenses.
• Current CPR certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in clinical and hospital settings.
• Specialized training or previous experience in ENT.
• One or more years of experience as a PA.

MIDWEST ENT CULTURE

Here at Midwest ENT, we are committed to respecting every person, acting with integrity, and owning our outlook. We provide our employees with a comfortable and productive work environment that is patient-focused, and relationship-based. We take responsibility for reinforcing the strength, health, and safety of the communities in which we work and live.

MENTORSHIP AND CAREER GROWTH

At Midwest ENT Specialists, we are deeply committed to the growth and success of our team members, particularly those who are new to our organization. We take pride in fostering a collaborative environment that embraces individuals with varying levels of experience and tenure. We have a focus on knowledge sharing and mentorship, enabling everyone to learn, grow, and excel together. We believe in the power of teamwork and are dedicated to supporting and empowering each member of our team.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. We believe finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule working normal business hours. We also provide paid holidays, Vacation and Sick time on an accrual basis. All employees are also provided a paid personal health day. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.