Otolaryngology (ENT) Advanced Practice Provider (84851)

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.