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OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Head and Neck Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our medical team for a full-time permanent opportunity in beautiful Atlanta, GA! The ideal candidate will possess experience in head/neck surgery with first assist/OR experience and ENT clinic procedural experience. This role requires proficiency in various surgical techniques and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The Physician Assistant will be responsible for Assisting the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including daily inpatient rounds, outpatient follow up visits, consults, writing orders and procedural support.
Duties
- Perform surgical evaluation for both malignant and and benign disease of thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Proficient with identification and management of urgent and emergent ENT scenarios that include angioedema, bilateral vocal cord paralysis, tracheal stenosis, or upper airway lesions/masses that lead to airway compromise.
- Perform and assists in routine laboratory, screening, therapeutic, diagnostic or patient care procedures.
- Review treatment and therapy plans
- Orders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, and therapeutic diets as necessary.
- Assess patient perioperatively, customize perioperative and discharge plans, monitor wounds, and handle post operative care.
- Instructs and counsels patients in matters relating to health care management including diet, medication, growth and development, and physical and mental health.
- Communicates changes in patient condition to attending physician.
- Acts as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physician
Procedural Competencies Required: ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of neck masses, bedside diagnostic interventional procedures to include flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, rigid nasal endoscopy, bedside nasal debridement, control of anterior and posterior epistaxis, bedside nasal/oral cavity biopsy, and urgent airway evaluations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years physician assistant experience in both inpatient and outpatient setting combined.
- Preferred 2 years experience in head/neck surgery with appropriate procedural competencies: ultrasound-guided biopsy, fine needle aspiration, flexible laryngoscopy
- DEA within 2 months of hire
- ONS certification (optional)
- AOCNP (Optional)
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Multiple Health Dental and Vision Options provided
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible investment options
- Generous PTO package with up to 8 sick days, 21 personal days, and 6 holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance (Negotiable)
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Oncology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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