For over 50 years we have been a leader in providing comprehensive ear, nose and throat care for adult and pediatric patients. Our practice also includes sub-specialties; many unique to the State of Rhode Island. We are proud to have the only two fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologists in Rhode Island, the only fellowship-trained specialist in Otology, Neurotology and Skull-Base surgery and a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Our Vestibular and Balance Disorder Center is unique to Rhode and under the direction of a Neurologist. Because of these sub-specialties, many other ear, nose and throat practices often refer their patients to us for specialized care.
University Otolaryngology has grown from a two-physician practice to a ten-physician practice. Along with our physicians, we have a team of six audiologists, two Physician Assistants and a large support staff. We have two offices located through the State.
Physician Assistant Specializing in Otology-Full Time Position
Description:
The Physician Assistant is a health care provider who, working collaboratively but independently, is responsible for patient evaluation and care through the performance of pertinent history and physical examination, assessment of needs and delivery of appropriate treatment. In this role, the Physician Assistant will be a dedicated ‘Otology PA’, working hand in hand with the only Fellowship trained Otologist in the State of Rhode Island.
Location: Positions co-located Between Providence & East Greenwich, Rhode Island locations.
Primary responsibilities:
- Work independently and contribute to the group’s effectiveness by identifying acute and chronic patient care issues to address; recommends options and courses of action; implements physician directives.
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performs physical examinations; obtains, updates, and studies medical histories.
- Orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, audiograms, and laboratory studies as needed; interprets test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting via the EMR system.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as cerumen removal, flexible upper away endoscopy, intratympanic injections, tympanostomy tube insertion and mastoid cavity cleaning.
- Provides postoperative care: suture/drain/packing removal, surgical wound care, review of pathology and culture results, ordering of appropriate follow-up care.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; promoting wellness and health maintenance; encouraging compliance with recommended treatment plans.
- Fields patient calls as received via our triage department, contacting the physician when appropriate.
- Contributes to team effort by coordinating care with internal and outside medical providers and those within the practice (e.g. audiologists, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice in Rhode Island
- Bilingual preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 401K, Safe Harbor contributions, generous health and dental insurance benefits, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), etc.
Education and Experience:
- Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Rhode Island
- Unrestricted DEA and RI controlled substance registration
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program with B.DS. Degree of its equivalent
- Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
- Certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support/Advances Cardiac Life Support
- Experience working in EMR