Otolaryngology (ENT) Advanced Practice Provider

The ENT Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a key role in delivering high-quality otolaryngology care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This role supports the ENT physician by providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with conditions related to the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. The APP will manage both acute and chronic ENT concerns, assist with in-office procedures, and contribute to care coordination across the continuum.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform comprehensive ENT evaluations, including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and development of treatment plans.Manage common ENT conditions such as sinusitis, otitis media/externa, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, hearing concerns, vertigo, and thyroid/parathyroid issues.Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care and education.Assist with and/or perform in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal, cautery for epistaxis, biopsies as appropriate).Order and interpret diagnostic tests including audiograms, imaging, labs, and allergy testing.Collaborate closely with ENT physician, audiology, primary care, and other specialty services to ensure coordinated care.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and patient education efforts.Provide timely communication and follow-up with patients, families, and referring providers.Master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.Current Minnesota licensure as an NP (with prescriptive authority) or PA, or eligibility to obtain.Certification by ANCC, AANP (for NP) or NCCPA (for PA).BLS certification requiredExperience in plastic surgery, general surgery, allergy/immunology, or dermatology settings preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.Commitment to rural healthcare and serving diverse patient populations.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.EMR SYSTEM: EPICCOMPENSATION/BENEFITS:Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $132,279.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s).Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and membershipsRelocation reimbursement & sign-on bonusAnnual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the planHealth, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.6 weeks of time off per calendar yearABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of cityNumber 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail CountyCentral lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MNNorth Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areasGlendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake viewsEasy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport accessChildren’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residentsLAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE – A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you’ll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare—where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:2 Hospitals10 Clinic Locations1 Cancer Care and Research Center1 Senior Living Community1,100 Employees120 Physicians/Advanced Practice ProvidersWhy practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital for several consecutive years.In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Women’s Health/Certified Nurse Midwifery, Podiatry, Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Wound Care, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery (Spine), Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Visiting specialties in Nephrology.Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operatedOur medical group is independent and operated by a provider-led board of directorsFor more information, please contact: Brittany Genereux, Physician Recruiter at:View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io: View phone number on click.appcast.io (text capable) #J-18808-Ljbffr