Valley Ear, Nose and Throat is the oldest ENT practice in the Rio Grande Valley and offers the most up-to-date comprehensive ENT care available in South Texas. We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is an experienced and well-rounded diagnostician who will counsel, educate, and motivate patients and their loved ones.
Under the supervision of an attending physician, your responsibilities include:
· Taking patient histories.
· Performing physical exams (microscopic exams, endoscopic exams and more).
· Reviewing and revising treatment and therapy plans.
· Administering medications, ordering and collecting specimens.
· Initiating arrangements for hospital admissions.
· Other duties as assigned by the physician, while ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Qualifications
· Must be board certified from the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) at the time of hire and maintain certification throughout employment -or- current RN license and Nurse Practitioner licensure with current certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
· Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
· A physician assistant must be registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for scheduled II-V Controlled Substances if prescribing controlled substances.
· Must have current state of Texas license.
· Otolaryngology experience is preferred but not required. On the job training will be provided.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Health insurance
· 401k employee retirement plan
· Paid time off
· Paid holidays
· Continuing education
If you are passionate about improving the lives of patients and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we want to hear from you! Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Otolaryngology
- Surgery
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Medical office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- ENT: 1 year (Preferred)
- Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Harlingen, TX 78550 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Harlingen, TX 78550: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person