Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA)

Brief Description

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) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within our ENT and Allergy clinics. This position provides comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. With SCENT, you’re part of a team built around ENT, allergy, sleep medicine, audiology, and our own ambulatory surgery center, working side by side with experienced, board-certified physicians who want APPs as real partners in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including interval histories and assessments for follow-up visits.
• Perform focused physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, chest, and skin as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring all care is documented clearly and communicated effectively with patients.
• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.
• Clinical: in-office procedures and hospital rounding/discharging.
• Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antihistamines, decongestants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, inhaled and oral steroids, and antibiotics.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiology, CT scans, and audiograms.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for consultation in complex or difficult cases, whether in person or by phone.
• Participate in after-hours call coverage from home with physician backup available as needed.

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)

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state of practice.
• Certification through an accredited NP or PA program.
• Previous experience in a clinical or outpatient setting, preferably in ENT or Allergy.
• Strong clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• APP (NP or PA) must be able to provide patient care for all age demographics.
• Eligible for hospital privileges.

• 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.