Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Family AND Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - dual certification) to join a growing otolaryngology team who will advance ENT services, deliver quality care and outstanding outcomes as a regional leader in Central Pennsylvania. The Advanced Practice Provider will join a collaborate team of three ENT surgeons at Lancaster General Health providing full-spectrum of care for patients including: outpatient, inpatient, surgical first-assisting, consults, rounds, as well as the potential for clinical research. The candidate will demonstrate experience working in this field as well as the drive and leadership skills necessary to develop and grow APP support of surgical subspecialty team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a growing practice, delivering high quality, patient-focused care.

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday with weekend, holiday and call responsibilities

Job Requirements:

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by PA Board of Medicine
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant training program
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant working in ENT is preferred

Nurse Practitioner

• Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Certification by ANCC or other qualifying agency in area of specialty required.
• Valid Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license and Certificate of Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania
• Credentialed by the medical staff in accordance with current policy and procedure.
• Effective August 1st, 2023, the certification of the nurse practitioner must align with the population the nurse practitioner will primarily be caring for unless otherwise determined by the Chief Nursing Officer and in accordance with hospital practice needs. This role requires Family AND Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (dual certification required in order to provide care to children)
• RNFA required; or willing to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner working in ENT is preferred 

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Lancaster General Health’s 900+ member medical and dental staff includes every major specialty and most sub-specialties, as well as more than 300 practicing family physicians. We have one of the top family practice residency programs in the nation and a highly respected and growing physician group.

We structure our hospital and work ethic on a relationship-based model, which means when you work with us, you are more than just an employee. You are a part of a larger family of excellent quality health-care providers, committed to the mission of advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
 
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