Employee Type:
Full-time (40)Why You'll Love This Job
South Carolina ENT (SCENT), an esteemed otolaryngology practice and an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is dedicated to serving the community of greater Columbia. The specialists at SCENT are committed to providing the most comprehensive care in ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe better, Hear better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) position is a comprehensive role which includes support in the areas of case management and patient communications. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works under moderate supervision to provide high-quality patient care and create favorable impressions with patients. The APP will primarily be responsible for evaluating patients seen for follow-up visits. Although this person will at times be working independently, consultation with clinic physicians should be sought in difficult cases.
SCENT is seeking to add an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to our offices in the Columbia, SC area. This position is opened to experienced and new grad Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct patient evaluations with a focus on ear, nose, and throat conditions.
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Perform physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, and throat, with chest auscultation when appropriate.
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Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT conditions.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication with patients.
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Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antibiotics, decongestants, bronchodilators, mucolytics, and oral/inhaled steroids.
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Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to ENT care, such as audiograms, CT scans, and other imaging or laboratory tests.
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Collaborate with supervising ENT physicians on complex or challenging cases to ensure optimal outcomes.
Why SENTA
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Time off policy with emphasis on work-life balance
- Continuing education opportunities, including an education fund and CEU-days for conferences and other educational goals
- Robust retirement benefits, including 401k matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Certain US jurisdictions require SENTA Partners to provide new employees with a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role at the location in which the job may be performed. The posted salary range reflects our best estimate at the time of posting, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors that determine the final salary offer include office location, experience, skills, and current organizational needs.
- SENTA Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.