Physician Associate - ENT

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for an ENT Physician Associate

Important Notice: Candidates will only be contacted regarding their applications from the following domains: @bmctotalcare.com, @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, or @starlingphysicians.com.

Position: ENT Physician Associate

Location: Bend, Oregon

Our organization is on the lookout for an ENT Physician Associate eager to join a flourishing practice within a secure, physician-led, multispecialty environment.

As part of the expansion of our ENT Team, we are in search of a skilled ENT APP to support our increasing patient base. This role will primarily involve assisting in a busy ENT practice, managing follow-up appointments, handling patient communications and prescriptions, and coordinating care in an outpatient setting.

We are the largest physician-led and professionally managed multispecialty group in Central Oregon, operating 11 locations across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver. Our team comprises over 180 providers across 40 specialties, delivering care to more than 60,000 patients in the region. We have established ourselves as leaders in quality care in Oregon, boasting a 4.9-star rating on nearly all value-based contracts, ranking in the top decile for customer satisfaction, and achieving a perfect Medicare Quality (MIPS) score from 2021 to 2023. Our commitment lies in offering a patient-centered, high-quality care model that prioritizes affordability for both patients and the community.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A physician-led and professionally managed medical group where providers influence strategy, vision, and project execution.
• A busy practice with a high demand for ENT evaluations and assessments.
• Streamlined coordination of care with primary care and various other specialties.
• Competitive compensation packages with significant earning potential and a quality bonus program.
• Access to resources, coding, and IT support through the Epic platform.
• Advantages of working in a growing multispecialty medical practice, including:
  • Comprehensive support teams for insurance authorizations, billing, IT, HR, etc.
  • Quick turnaround times for imaging and lab results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting patient appointments, including diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Managing patient messaging and in-basket communications.
• Coordinating care and making referrals to related specialties.
• Ordering diagnostic tests, reviewing imaging, and interpreting lab results.

Bend, located east of the Cascade Mountains, boasts 300 days of sunshine each year, four distinct seasons, and a delightful high desert climate. The area offers world-class skiing, award-winning fishing, golf, water sports, cycling, and hiking, contributing to a high quality of life for our employees and all residents of Central Oregon. The Bend/Redmond area features excellent schools, a plethora of outdoor cultural activities, and diverse dining and entertainment options. Bend is recognized as the second-fastest growing city in the U.S., excelling in job growth and business development, and is frequently listed among the best places to live for outdoor enthusiasts by various publications.

We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic practice environment.

Our Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Our team members are vital to our mission of transforming healthcare through meaningful connections. We recognize the importance of health and wellness in the lives of our employees and their families. Our aim is to offer a valuable array of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the well-being and personal needs of our team members at various stages of their lives and careers. Collectively, we refer to these as "Total Rewards."

At our organization, our total rewards encompass, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health insurance begins on the first of the month following your start date.
• Foundation for Health: Multiple medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA options and employer contributions.
• Enhanced Health Coverage: Dental and vision insurance, along with healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Household Protection: Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life insurance, with optional supplemental life coverage.
• Unexpected Protection: Company-paid Disability Insurance and optional voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with annual company Safe Harbor contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Work-Life Balance: Time off policies including Provider Advanced Time Off (PATO) and holidays to allow employees to recharge or care for their families.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for Continuing Medical Education and bonus incentives.
• Financial Wellness: Educational webinars, resources, and tools to enhance financial literacy.

Benefits are applicable to eligible team members.

Our organization is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We prioritize the safety of our employees and applicants. Our organization does not utilize chat rooms for job searches or communications. We will never request personal information through informal chat platforms or unsecured emails. Additionally, we will not ask for money or any form of financial information prior to an in-person interview. Please be cautious of potential scams while job hunting. Interviews are conducted at designated locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, please refer to appropriate resources.