Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology in an academic medical center setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide outpatient care for pediatric ENT patients with a strong emphasis on perioperative management and continuity of care. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supports attending physicians in clinic and independently manages their own clinics by evaluating new, established and postop patients, ordering and reviewing diagnostic and ancillary testing, providing patient and family education, managing prescriptions and laboratory follow-up and coordinating care across the continuum. A core function of this role is active perioperative involvement, including preoperative evaluations and workups, surgical case preparation and posting, perioperative patient education and postop follow-up visits. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will serve as a key liaison among surgeons, inpatient and outpatient nursing staff, nurse coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality surgical care. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will independently manage patient assessments while collaborating closely with pediatric otolaryngology surgeons to deliver high quality, coordinated, and family-centered care consistent with institutional standards, APP scope of practice, and academic clinical excellence. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC000998 COM OTO Pediatrics CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried/Exempt Hours per week : 40 hours/week Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. Clinic location will be Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, Nexton, and/or North Charleston Patient Population Focus: Outpatient Patient Population Age Range: 0-18 years Required Minimum Training and Experience Training: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below. License Type/Certification: • PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. • FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. • PACNP (Pediatric Acute Care NP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent. • PA-C (physician assistant) Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. Job Duties (list job tasks) Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: • Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations • Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline • Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief o Nasal cautery o Ear cleaning under the microscope o Removal of foreign body from ear and nose o Nasal endoscopy and Laryngoscopy o Frenotomy o Incision and drainage of simple abscesses/hematomas (peritonsillar, skin, cysts, helical hematoma) o Scar revision o Wound debridement/dressing changes • Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician • Documents and bills for direct care provided • Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice • Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research • Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization • Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education • Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members • APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law • Potential travel to different clinics: Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Nexton Additional Job Description Physical Requirements Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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