Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider - Otology

Overview

The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. The academic center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, is located in Lebanon, NH and is surrounded by the white and green mountains, accessible to the seacoast, and provides ample opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, beaches and many other adventures.  A two-hour drive can take you to Boston, Maine, or the Canadian Border, while NYC is just 4 hours away. Embracing the rich tapestry of tradition while fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, our communities stand as vibrant hubs where the past intertwines with the future and have been ranked consistently as some of the best places in the US to live and work. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the only level-1 trauma center in NH, includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children's, and the acclaimed Dartmouth Institute, with five affiliated hospitals and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region. The opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.  

The Section of Otolaryngology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse, preferably with experience or advanced training in Otolaryngology. Working with the Otolaryngology faculty, the Advanced Practice Provider will primarily be involved in Otology care in the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities will include providing care and education to patients with various otolaryngologic conditions in coordination with the attending physicians, performing various procedures in the office setting, assisting with surgical procedures, assisting with inpatient and emergency room consultations, and managing otolaryngology inpatients with the resident team. Experience in office-based procedures (flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, otomicroscopy and other ear procedures, biopsies), as well as basic suturing and first assisting skills is desired. This is a full-time day shift position with some flexibility for a four-day workweek if desired. Per diem opportunities are also available.

The ideal candidate should have an interest in teaching, as educational responsibilities will include the training of PA residents as part of an established Otolaryngology PA residency program. A faculty appointment at the level of Instructor through The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth will be requested. Dartmouth Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision and malpractice insurance, retirement plan, and CME allowance.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time (four 10-hour shifts) or per diem ENT APP, with a focus on Otology
• Collaboration with three Otology physicians
• Academic appointment with Geisel School of Medicine
• Tuition repayment plan and PSLF eligibility

Minimum Education & Experience:

• 2-4 years of advanced practice provider experience preferred
• Experience with Otolaryngology or surgical service preferred
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program. Master's degree required.