Otolaryngology - Clinical (Instructor - Physician Assistant)

Summary The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas seeks a full‑time Physician Assistant for a busy outpatient service with Baylor Medicine. The ideal candidate should have experience in the evaluation and treatment of ENT disorders, but new graduates to ENT are also encouraged to apply as the skills necessary to succeed in this position will be gained through instruction and practice. The successful candidate will work within a growing multidisciplinary team of H&N surgeons, otologists, rhinologists, laryngologists, and residents. Job Duties Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts describing status, treatments, and procedures. Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provide follow‑up health‑maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician. Communicate with physicians, patients, and the families of patients concerning patient care. Follow up on diagnostics and other studies ordered; communicate findings with patients and other relevant providers to ensure an appropriate care plan is in place. Perform flexible laryngoscopy and rigid nasal endoscopy on patients as indicated (instruction on mastering this skill will be provided by supervising physicians). Perform basic clinic procedures: cerumen debridement, microscopic ear examination, skin biopsy, oral cavity biopsy, etc. Assist with maintenance of a head and neck cancer registry to ensure timely and appropriate care of head and neck cancer patients in the practice. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: a Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by the department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Experience Required: Inpatient experience preferred. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care. Requisition ID: 25402 #J-18808-Ljbffr Baylor College of Medicine